Chad national football team facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Chad

Nickname(s)	Les Sao
Association	Fédération Tchadienne de Football Association (FTFA)
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation	UNIFFAC (Central Africa)
Head coach	Kevin Nicaise
Captain	Casimir Ninga
Most caps	Ezechiel N'Douassel (49)
Top scorer	Ezechiel N'Douassel (14)
Home stadium	Stade Idriss Mahamat Ouya
FIFA code	CHA
First colours Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	175 (7 February 2019)
Highest	97 (April 2016)
Lowest	190 (June–September 1997)
Elo ranking
Current	147 (3 March 2019)
Highest	111 (December 1977)
Lowest	159 (November 2011)
First international
Chad 2–2 Niger  (Abidjan, Ivory Coast; 25 December 1961)
Biggest win
Chad 5–0 São Tomé and Príncipe  (Libreville, Gabon; June 29, 1976)  Chad 5–0 São Tomé and Príncipe  (Libreville, Gabon; 10 November 1999)
Biggest defeat
Congo 11–0 Chad  (Congo; 28 March 1964)

The Chad national football team, also known as Les Sao, represents the country of Chad in international football games. The team is managed by the Chadian Football Federation. Their home games are played at the Idriss Mahamat Ouya Stadium. Les Sao have never played in the World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations finals. In April 2021, FIFA stopped Chad from playing in global football. This was because the Chadian government got involved with the country's football federation.

History of Chad's Football Team

The Chadian Football Federation was started in 1962. It joined FIFA and the CAF in 1988. Chad's national team did not play many international matches until the 1990s. Before that, they mostly played friendly games with other African teams.

Early Matches and Challenges

The team's first game was in 1963 in Senegal. They lost 2–1 to Liberia. Soon after, they had a big loss of 6–2 against Dahomey (now Benin).

World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers

Chad has never made it to the main tournaments for the World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Their first try for the World Cup was in 2000. They were knocked out in the first round by Liberia. In 2003, they won their first home game in a World Cup qualifier, beating Angola 3–1. However, they lost the away game and did not move forward.

For the 2010 World Cup qualifiers, Chad played in a group. They finished last in their group, winning two games and losing four. In the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Chad played Tanzania. Chad won an away game 1–0, which was a surprise. But Tanzania moved on because they scored more goals away from home.

In the qualifiers for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Chad won their first game against Malawi 3–2. But they lost the second game and were eliminated. Malawi was also their opponent in the 2015 qualifiers. Chad won at home but lost overall due to the away goals rule.

Winning the CEMAC Cup

The biggest success for Les Sao was winning the CEMAC Cup in 2014. They beat Congo 3–2 in the final. This was a great achievement for the team. Before this, their best result was second place in the 2005 tournament.

Recent Challenges and FIFA Ban

In the qualifiers for the 2017 tournament, Chad had a tough start. They lost to Nigeria and Egypt. However, they had an unexpected win against Sierra Leone in the World Cup qualifiers. They won 1–0 at home and moved to the next round on away goals. Chad then beat Egypt 1–0 at home, but lost the return game 4–0.

In March 2016, the Chadian Football Federation said they were pulling out of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. This was due to money problems. Because of this, they were not allowed to enter the next tournament. This meant they did not play any official games for over three years.

In March 2021, the Chadian government made a decision about the Chadian Football Federation. This led to FIFA banning Chad from global football in April 2021. This ban meant Chad could not play in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers.

Team Kits and Colors

Chad's football team has used different kit providers over the years. These include well-known brands like Adidas and Puma.

When Chad first became independent, their team wore blue shirts, blue shorts, and red socks. These colors are similar to the French flag. In the 1970s, their home colors changed to blue, yellow, and red. Their first away kit in 1960 was a white shirt, red shorts, and white socks. Later, in 1980, the away kit changed to a red shirt, blue shorts, and yellow socks.

Who Coaches the Team?

Many coaches have led the Chad national football team over the years. They come from different countries, including Chad, France, and Cameroon.

Current Coaching Staff

The team has a head coach and a team of assistants. They also have coaches for goalkeepers, fitness, and a doctor.

Position	Name
Head coach	Kevin Nicaise
Assistant coaches	Djaïd Soubirou Mahamat Tchamade
Goalkeeping coach	Idriss Ngaroua
Match analyst	Souleyman Djaffar
Fitness coach	Ahmadou Nagoum
Doctor	Dr. Abakar Djiourou
Physiotherapists	Boubakar Hassane Yaya Tchadé Bakari Akou Issa Ngari
Team coordinator	Kader Sougou
Technical director	Moudou Kouta

Meet the Players

The Chad national team has a squad of talented players. They are chosen to represent their country in important matches.

Current Squad (June 2024)

Here are the players who were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches in June 2024.

The numbers for games played (caps) and goals are correct as of June 5, 2024.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
	1GK	Gabin Allambatnan	(2000-02-19) 19 February 2000 (age 25)	11	0	Coton Sport
	1GK	Mathieu Adoassou	(1993-11-11) 11 November 1993 (age 31)	10	0	Renaissance
	1GK	Barka Abdramane		0	0	PSI N'Djamena
	2DF	Ahmat Abderamane	(1993-01-04) 4 January 1993 (age 32)	17	3	Renaissance
	2DF	Marcel Ninga	(1988-04-25) 25 April 1988 (age 37)	14	0	Elect-Sport
	2DF	Acyl Mbogo	(2004-11-28) 28 November 2004 (age 20)	7	1	Foullah Edifice
	2DF	Abdallah Abdelrazakh	(1994-01-01) 1 January 1994 (age 31)	5	0	Al-Fao
	2DF	Aubin Mbaïgolmem	(1994-10-22) 22 October 1994 (age 30)	5	0	Foullah Edifice
	2DF	Charles Tchouplaou	(2001-01-30) 30 January 2001 (age 24)	3	1	Colombe Sportive
	2DF	Bambara Djela	(2004-03-22) 22 March 2004 (age 21)	2	0	Elect-Sport
	2DF	Marvin Assane	(1993-07-30) 30 July 1993 (age 31)	2	0	Dietikon
	3MF	Éric Mbangossoum	(2000-05-26) 26 May 2000 (age 25)	15	0	Union de Touarga
	3MF	Yves Allarabaye	(2003-09-07) 7 September 2003 (age 21)	6	0	Santé d'Abéché
	3MF	Frederic Djoeta	(2003-09-12) 12 September 2003 (age 21)	5	0	Elect-Sport
	3MF	Mahamat Thiam	(2001-09-15) 15 September 2001 (age 23)	3	0	Kolkheti
	3MF	Brahim Azaz Goudja	(2003-04-10) 10 April 2003 (age 22)	2	0	PSI N'Djamena
	3MF	Hyacinthe Bobandi	(2002-12-23) 23 December 2002 (age 22)	0	0	Royal
	4FW	Bakhit Djibrine	(1995-04-17) 17 April 1995 (age 30)	19	0	Foullah Edifice
	4FW	Marius Mouandilmadji (captain)	(1997-01-22) 22 January 1997 (age 28)	14	2	Samsunspor
	4FW	Amine Hiver	(1998-04-11) 11 April 1998 (age 27)	8	0	Aigle Royal Menoua
	4FW	Ahmat Adam Mahamat	(2005-08-01) 1 August 2005 (age 19)	5	0	Foullah Edifice
	4FW	Ahmat Moussa Youssouf	(2003-09-18) 18 September 2003 (age 21)	5	0	Paris B
	4FW	Ousman Hissein	(2003-10-13) 13 October 2003 (age 21)	1	0	PSI N'Djamena

Top Players and Records

Some players have made a big impact on the Chad national team. They hold records for playing the most games or scoring the most goals.

Most Games Played

Ezechiel N'Douassel is the national team's most capped player and top scorer in history.

Ezechiel N'Douassel has played the most games for Chad. He has played 49 times for his country.

Top Goal Scorers

Ezechiel N'Douassel is also the top goal scorer for Chad. He has scored 14 goals.

Images for kids

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  The logo of the Chadian Football Federation.

See also

In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Chad para niños

• List of Chad international footballers
• Football in Chad