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Comoros
Nickname(s) Les Coelacantes (The Coelacanths)
Association Fédération de Football de Comores (FFC)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation COSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coach Stefano Cusin
Captain Mohamed Youssouf
Most caps Youssouf M'Changama (69)
Top scorer Ben Nabouhane (19)
Home stadium Stade Omnisports de Malouzini
FIFA code COM
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 142 Increase 1 (7 February 2019)
Highest 103 (November 2024)
Lowest 207 (December 2006)
Elo ranking
Current 179 Increase 7 (3 March 2019)
Highest 172 (August 1979)
Lowest 208 (September 2003)
First international
 Mauritius 3–0 Comoros 
(Saint-Denis, Réunion; 26 August 1979)
Biggest win
 Comoros 7–1 Seychelles 
(Mitsamiouli, Comoros; 1 September 2021)
Biggest defeat
Réunion Réunion 6–1 Comoros 
(Saint-Denis, Réunion; 31 August 1979)
 Madagascar 5–0 Comoros 
(Victoria, Seychelles; 20 August 1993)
 Mauritius 5–0 Comoros 
(Curepipe, Mauritius; 4 September 2003)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances 2 (first in 2021)
Best result Round of 16 (2021)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances 8 (first in 2008)
Best result Third place (2025)
Medal record
COSAFA Cup
Bronze 2025 South Africa {{{2}}}

The Comoros national football team plays for the Comoros in international football games. The team is controlled by the Comoros Football Federation. It started in 1979 and joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 2003. Later, in 2005, it became a member of FIFA. Comoros made history in 2021 by qualifying for their first big tournament, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. They secured their spot after a 0–0 draw with Togo.

History of Comoros Football

The Comoros national football team played its very first matches in the 1979 Indian Ocean Island Games. After that, they didn't play many games until 2006. That's when they played their first two matches that were officially recognized by FIFA. One of these games was a great 4–2 win against Djibouti.

In 2007, Comoros tried to qualify for the World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time. They lost to Madagascar with a total score of 2–10 over two games.

Big Steps Forward in Qualifiers

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in October 2015, the team, nicknamed Les Coelacantes (The Coelacanths), made a big step. They moved past the first round for the first time ever. They beat Lesotho because they scored more "away goals" after two tied games. Since then, their results have gotten much better. They've had important wins at home against teams like Botswana, Mauritius, and Malawi in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

On November 14, 2019, Comoros started their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification journey with a 1–0 win away from home against Togo. This was their first away win in a major qualifying match! They continued to play well and qualified for the final tournament. This was their first major tournament since they joined FIFA.

Making History at the Africa Cup of Nations

At the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Ahmed Mogni scored two goals for Comoros. This helped them win 3–2 against Ghana in a group match. The BBC called this win "one of the biggest shocks in Nations Cup history."

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Comoros started strong in Group I. They won 4–2 against Central African Republic and 1–0 against Ghana. Both of these games were played at home. Comoros also won 2-0 against Chad, but they lost 2-1 to Madagascar.

During the 2024 COSAFA Cup, Comoros reached the semi-finals for the first time. They lost 2-1 against Angola. Then, they finished fourth after losing a penalty shootout against Mozambique. In the 2025 COSAFA Cup, Comoros did even better, finishing third after beating Madagascar 1–0.

Results and Upcoming Games

The Comoros national football team plays many matches throughout the year. Here's how to understand their recent results and future games:

      Win       Draw       Loss       Fixture

The team has played several important matches in 2024 and 2025. These include games for the 2026 World Cup qualification and the 2025 AFCON qualification. They also competed in the 2024 COSAFA Cup and 2025 COSAFA Cup.

Coaching Staff

This table shows the people who help coach and manage the Comoros national football team.

Position Name
Head coach Italy Stefano Cusin
Assistant coaches Italy Davide Cusin
Comoros Aboubakar Houmadi
Goalkeeping coach Comoros Faisal Soilihi
Fitness coach Comoros Youssouf Omar
Match analyst Comoros Said Hamadi
Technical director Comoros Ali Mbaé Camara

Coaching History

Many different coaches have led the Comoros national team over the years.

  • France Pierre Jacky (1985)
  • Comoros Ali Mbaé Camara (2006–2007)
  • France Manuel Amoros (2010)
  • Comoros Mohamed Chamité (2010–2011)
  • Comoros Ali Mbaé Camara (2011–2013)
  • France Amir Abdou (2014–2022)
  • France Younes Zerdouk (2022–2023)
  • Italy Stefano Cusin (2023–present)

Players

Current Squad

These are the players who were chosen to play for the team in a recent friendly game against Kosovo on June 9, 2025.

The numbers for games played (caps) and goals scored are correct as of June 9, 2025, after the match against Kosovo.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Salim Ben Boina (1991-07-19) 19 July 1991 (age 34) 25 0 France Épinal
16 1GK Yannick Pandor (2001-05-01) 1 May 2001 (age 24) 11 0 France Boulogne
23 1GK Adel Anzimati-Aboudou (2001-11-05) 5 November 2001 (age 23) 6 0 France Martigues

2 2DF Ismaël Boura (2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 24) 5 0 France Troyes
3 2DF Akim Abdallah (1997-08-18) 18 August 1997 (age 27) 19 0 France Rodez
4 2DF Kenan Toibibou (2004-12-09) 9 December 2004 (age 20) 0 0 Slovenia Bravo
5 2DF Ahmed Soilihi (1996-07-01) 1 July 1996 (age 29) 14 0 France Quevilly-Rouen
8 2DF Rémy Vita (2001-04-01) 1 April 2001 (age 24) 5 0 France Amiens
12 2DF Kassim M'Dahoma (1997-01-26) 26 January 1997 (age 28) 36 1 France Aubagne
22 2DF Saïd Bakari (1994-09-22) 22 September 1994 (age 30) 43 1 Netherlands Sparta Rotterdam
25 2DF Mohafidh Ahamada (2004-03-16) 16 March 2004 (age 21) 0 0 France Red Star
29 2DF Warmed Omari (2000-04-23) 23 April 2000 (age 25) 9 0 France Lyon
2DF Mohamed Youssouf (1988-03-26) 26 March 1988 (age 37) 40 3 France Ajaccio

6 3MF Zainou Dine Mohaned (2000-06-16) 16 June 2000 (age 25) 1 0 France Rousset
10 3MF Youssouf M'Changama (1990-08-29) 29 August 1990 (age 34) 67 13 France Troyes
13 3MF Raïmane Daou (2004-11-20) 20 November 2004 (age 20) 6 0 France Marseille
18 3MF Yacine Bourhane (1998-09-30) 30 September 1998 (age 26) 29 1 Denmark Esbjerg
19 3MF Zaydou Youssouf (1999-07-11) 11 July 1999 (age 26) 5 0 Saudi Arabia Al Fateh
26 3MF Raouf Mroivili (1999-01-14) 14 January 1999 (age 26) 1 0 France Villefranche
27 3MF Rayan Lutin (2003-01-16) 16 January 2003 (age 22) 6 0 France Amiens
3MF Iyad Mohamed (2001-03-05) 5 March 2001 (age 24) 19 0 Portugal Casa Pia

7 4FW Faïz Selemani (1993-11-14) 14 November 1993 (age 31) 41 7 Saudi Arabia Al-Riyadh
9 4FW Aboubacar Ali (2006-04-02) 2 April 2006 (age 19) 2 0 Portugal Torreense
11 4FW Rafiki Saïd (2000-03-15) 15 March 2000 (age 25) 13 7 France Troyes
21 4FW Adel Mahamoud (2003-02-04) 4 February 2003 (age 22) 10 1 France Nantes
24 4FW Amal Boura (2006-07-25) 25 July 2006 (age 19) 1 0 France Monaco

Recent Call-ups

These players have also been called to play for the team in the last 12 months. They are still available to be chosen for future games.


Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Ahmed Fadjidou (2000-12-31) 31 December 2000 (age 24) 0 0 Comoros Coca Bolé 2024 COSAFA Cup
GK Djawadi Youssouf (2001-12-05) 5 December 2001 (age 23) 0 0 Comoros Zilimadjou 2024 COSAFA Cup

DF Younn Zahary (1998-10-08) 8 October 1998 (age 26) 21 0 Lithuania Žalgiris Vilnius v.  Central African Republic, 24 March 2025
DF Akim Djaha (1998-09-14) 14 September 1998 (age 26) 3 0 France Martigues v.  Madagascar, 20 September 2024
DF Mohammad Zamir (1995-10-28) 28 October 1995 (age 29) 17 0 Comoros Volcan Club 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Bakri Youssouf (1996-07-01) 1 July 1996 (age 29) 15 0 Comoros Djabal 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Obeidullah Soufiane (1999-12-25) 25 December 1999 (age 25) 3 0 Comoros Etoile d'Or Mirontsy 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Tamime Tarek (1998-03-29) 29 March 1998 (age 27) 1 0 Comoros Etoile d'Or Mirontsy 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Karim Saïd Mohamed (2001-04-02) 2 April 2001 (age 24) 1 0 France Le Puy Foot 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Abdoul Anziz Omar (2002-07-29) 29 July 2002 (age 23) 1 0 Comoros Djabal 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Glenn Younousse (2004-07-17) 17 July 2004 (age 21) 1 0 France Bordeaux 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Ali M'Madi Ali (2006-06-10) 10 June 2006 (age 19) 0 0 Comoros Atomic Foot 2024 COSAFA Cup
DF Abdallah Ali Mohamed (1999-04-11) 11 April 1999 (age 26) 22 1 Switzerland Stade Lausanne v.  Chad, 11 June 2024

MF Yakine Said M'Madi (2004-03-11) 11 March 2004 (age 21) 6 0 France Marseille v.  Central African Republic, 24 March 2025
MF Aymeric Ahmed (2003-11-08) 8 November 2003 (age 21) 6 0 France Strasbourg v.  Tunisia, 15 October 2024
MF Naimoudine Assane (1998-01-05) 5 January 1998 (age 27) 4 0 Comoros Volcan Club v.  Tunisia, 15 October 2024
MF Raidou Boina Bacar (1992-08-04) 4 August 1992 (age 32) 22 3 Comoros Zilimadjou 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF Ali Mze Moudhoiffar (1997-08-08) 8 August 1997 (age 27) 9 1 Comoros Etoile d'Or Mirontsy 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF Haslane Alfonsi Ahmed (2001-12-28) 28 December 2001 (age 23) 6 0 Comoros Volcan Club 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF Kassim Hadji (2000-03-23) 23 March 2000 (age 25) 4 0 Armenia Ararat Yerevan 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF Massulaha Hilali (1996-06-27) 27 June 1996 (age 29) 2 0 Comoros Zilimadjou 2024 COSAFA Cup
MF Abdel Hamada (1999-03-21) 21 March 1999 (age 26) 0 0 Comoros Djabal 2024 COSAFA Cup

FW Ibroihim Youssouf (1994-05-06) 6 May 1994 (age 31) 46 11 Namibia African Stars v.  Central African Republic, 24 March 2025
FW Faiz Mattoir (2000-07-12) 12 July 2000 (age 25) 18 2 Netherlands Almere City v.  Central African Republic, 24 March 2025
FW Myziane Maolida (1999-02-14) 14 February 1999 (age 26) 13 4 Saudi Arabia Al-Kholood v.  Central African Republic, 24 March 2025
FW El Fardou Ben Nabouhane (1989-06-10) 10 June 1989 (age 36) 41 16 Serbia Železničar Pančevo v.  Madagascar, 18 November 2024
FW Benjaloud Youssouf (1994-02-11) 11 February 1994 (age 31) 47 4 France Dunkerque v.  Tunisia, 15 October 2024
FW Affane Djambae (2000-09-22) 22 September 2000 (age 24) 7 4 Comoros Djabal v.  Tunisia, 15 October 2024
FW Abdallah Saïd Sadad (1994-07-29) 29 July 1994 (age 31) 11 2 Comoros Fomboni 2024 COSAFA Cup
FW Idari Nassurdine (2005-01-25) 25 January 2005 (age 20) 1 0 Comoros Zilimadjou 2024 COSAFA Cup
FW Nasser Djanfar (2000-12-31) 31 December 2000 (age 24) 0 0 Comoros Café Sport 2024 COSAFA Cup
FW Ali Mohamed (1995-07-08) 8 July 1995 (age 30) 0 0 Comoros Volcan Club 2024 COSAFA Cup

Player Records

Here are some interesting facts about the players who have played the most games and scored the most goals for Comoros.

Players in bold are still active with the Comoros team.

Most Appearances

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Youssouf M'Changama is Comoros' most capped player with 69 appearances.

This table shows the players who have played the most games for the Comoros national football team.

Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Youssouf M'Changama 67 14 2010–present
2 Benjaloud Youssouf 48 4 2015–present
Ibroihim Youssouf 48 11 2017–present
4 Saïd Bakari 44 0 2017–present
5 Ben Nabouhane 42 19 2014–present
Mohamed Youssouf 42 3 2011–present
7 Fouad Bachirou 41 0 2014–2023
8 Nadjim Abdou 40 0 2010–2022
9 Faïz Selemani 38 7 2017–present
10 Ali Ahamada 36 0 2016–present

Top Goalscorers

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Ben Nabouhane is Comoros' top scorer with 19 goals.

This table shows the players who have scored the most goals for the Comoros national football team.

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Ben Nabouhane 19 42 0.45 2014–present
2 Youssouf M'Changama 14 67 0.21 2010–present
3 Ibroihim Youssouf 11 48 0.23 2017–present
4 Faïz Selemani 7 38 0.18 2017–present
5 Rafiki Saïd 5 10 0.5 2023–present
6 Affane Djambae 4 7 0.57 2023–present
Myziane Maolida 4 11 0.36 2023–present
Ahmed Mogni 4 31 0.13 2015–present
Benjaloud Youssouf 4 48 0.08 2015–present
10 Ali Nassim M'Changama 3 11 0.27 2019–2022
Raïdou Boina Bacar 3 23 0.13 2015–present
Mohamed Youssouf 3 42 0.07 2011–present

Tournament History

Comoros has worked hard to compete in major football tournaments.

FIFA World Cup

Comoros did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup from 2010 to 2022. They are currently playing in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Africa Cup of Nations

Comoros qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 2021. They reached the Round of 16 in that tournament. They also qualified for the 2025 tournament.

COSAFA Cup

Comoros has played in the COSAFA Cup eight times. Their best result was finishing third in the 2025 tournament. They also reached fourth place in the 2024 tournament.

Indian Ocean Island Games

Comoros has participated in the Indian Ocean Island Games ten times. They won the Bronze Medal twice, in 1979 and 1985. They also reached fourth place in 1990 and 2023.

Honours

Regional Awards

  • Indian Ocean Island Games
    • Bronze Medal (2): 1979, 1985

See also

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