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Equatorial Guinea

Nickname(s)	Nzalang Nacional (National Thunder)
Association	Federación Ecuatoguineana de Fútbol
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation	UNIFFAC (Central Africa)
Head coach	Juan Michá
Captain	Carlos Akapo
Most caps	Federico Bikoro (55)
Top scorer	Emilio Nsue (22)
Home stadium	Estadio de Malabo
FIFA code	EQG
First colours Second colours Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current	148 (7 February 2019)
Highest	49 (February 2015)
Lowest	195 (December 1998)
Elo ranking
Current	139 17 (3 March 2019)
Highest	107 (31 January 2015)
Lowest	187 (March 2003)
First international
China 6–2 Equatorial Guinea  (China, 23 May 1975)
Biggest win
Equatorial Guinea 4–0 Central African Republic  (Bata, Equatorial Guinea; 1 December 2014)  Equatorial Guinea 4–0 South Sudan  (Malabo, Equatorial Guinea; 4 September 2016)  Equatorial Guinea 4–0 Ivory Coast  (Abidjan, Ivory Coast; 22 January 2024)
Biggest defeat
Congo 6–0 Equatorial Guinea  (Congo, 13 December 1990)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances	4 (first in 2012)
Best result	Fourth place (2015)
African Nations Championship
Appearances	1 (first in 2018)
Best result	Group stage (2018)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances	0
Best result	Withdrew (2015)

The Equatorial Guinea national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Guinea Ecuatorial) represents Equatorial Guinea in men's international football and is controlled by the Equatoguinean Football Federation, a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, but has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations on four occasions, the first two times as hosts (in 2012 and 2015). They finished in fourth place in 2015, and reached the quarter-finals in 2012 and 2021.

History

Equatorial Guinea played its first match on 23 May 1975 against China in a friendly, losing 6–2. They did not play another game until the 1985 UDEAC Cup in December 1985. They were drawn in a group against the hosts Congo and Central African Republic. They lost 5–0 to the Congo on 9 December and then earned their first draw by drawing 1–1 against the Central African Republic on 14 December. On 16 December, they played a play-off for fifth place against Chad, and lost 3–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.

Equatorial Guinea would come in fourth in the 1987 UDEAC Cup, losing on penalties in the third place match to Gabon, even though they only scored one goal throughout the tournament in a 1–1 draw against Chad. They also drew 0–0 against Cameroon. On their next attempt, they got sixth place after losing on penalties against the Central African Republic. The next time Equatorial Guinea played the Central African Republic, in 1999, they won, 4–2. It was Equatorial Guinea's first win.

In the late 2000s, the FEGUIFUT, along with the Gabonese Federation, announced a bid to host the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, against other African nations' bids, including Angola, Libya and Nigeria. Equatorial Guinea and Gabon won the right to host the games, and two new stadiums were built in Equatorial Guinea: Estadio de Bata in Bata and Estadio de Malabo in Malabo.

The first game in the 2012 African Cup of Nations was also Equatorial Guinea's first participation in a major international tournament, and resulted in a historic 1–0 win over Libya on 21 January 2012 in the opening game of the tournament. An 87th-minute strike from former Real Madrid winger Javier Balboa earned the victory. In the next game, they secured the qualification for the quarter-finals by beating Senegal 2–1, and finished second in their group after losing 0–1 to Zambia. They progressed to the quarter-finals where they were eliminated by the tournament's runners-up Ivory Coast, losing 3–0 with goals from Didier Drogba and Yaya Touré. Various national side players were praised due to their performances in the tournament, including Javier Balboa, Randy, Ben Konaté and Rui, the latter a part of the Team of the Tournament.

Three years after that Africa Cup of Nations, Equatorial Guinea organized solely the 2015 edition, but this time, to replace Morocco, the original host. In the opener, they drew 1–1 against Congo, with Emilio Nsue scoring first. In the second game, they managed to play out a 0–0 draw with Burkina Faso, the runners-up of the previous edition. With these two results, the Nzalang Nacional had to win against its classic rival Gabon in the third match in order to qualify for the quarter-finals. Equatorial Guinea won 2–0 with goals from Javier Balboa (a penalty kick) and Ibán. As Group A's runner-up, the Equatoguinean national team then defeated Tunisia 2–1 with two goals from Balboa, the first being a penalty kick in the final moments of the regular time, and the second was in extra time. In the semi-final, however, they lost 0–3 to Ghana, and in the match for third place, drew 0–0 against DR Congo, ultimately losing 2–4 on penalties. The country finished the tournament in fourth place, being its best international participation to date and helping it reach a historical 49th position in the FIFA rankings.

2021 Africa Cup of Nations

Equatorial Guinea failed to qualify for 2017 and 2019 editions of the African Cup of Nations. Likewise, the team had also didn't qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. During the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, they were grouped in group J along with powerhouse Tunisia, 2019 AFCON participant Tanzania and North African bedfellow Libya. The Nzalang Nacional performed poorly in their first two games, losing both with one goal margin to Tanzania away and Tunisia at home, and it appeared that Equatorial Guinea would just end up failing as usual as the team had never qualified throughout regular qualification outside hosting the competition twice.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic led all AFCON qualification suspended until late 2020, when it resumed as Equatorial Guinea faced up against a rising spirit Libyan side that aimed to qualify for the first time since 2012. Despite this, Equatorial Guinea produced an outstanding comeback against Libya in Egypt, beating Libya 3–2 with two late goals by Pedro Obiang and Salomón Obama from being led 1–2 until injury times. The Nzalang Nacional later hosted the same opponent at home, and like their game in Cairo, the Equatorial Guineans won again, 1–0, by virtual goal from Iban Salvador. After beating Tanzania 1–0 on home soil, Equatorial Guinea managed a historic feat, a regular qualification for the first time ever in its history.

During AFCON 2021, the National Thunder were drawn in group E, alongside Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and Algeria. Equatorial Guinea lost their opening match against Ivory Coast, but produced one of the tournament's surprised when they defeated trophy holders Algeria in their second match. In their final match of the group, they defeated Sierra Leone and qualified for the round of 16, coming in second in the group, after Ivory Coast.

In the round of 16, Equatorial Guinea was drawn against Mali, the winners of group F. The game ended in a goalless draw after 120 minutes and went to deciding penalties, where the Nzalang Nacional won the shoot-out 6–5 thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who saved two of the shots. This meant that the national team qualified for the quarter finals of AFCON for the third time in their history and the first one advancing from the round of 16. They subsequently lost to eventual champions Senegal, 3-1.

Home stadium

Estadio de Malabo

Equatorial Guinea's home stadium is Estadio de Malabo in the same name city. It can hold up to 15,250 people. Equatorial Guinea played there when they hosted the Afcon 2012 and they played against eventual winners Zambia and runners-up, the Ivory Coast. They also played in the newly constructed Estadio de Bata, where they won both their games against Libya and Senegal.

Kit and colours

Equatorial Guinea wears a red and white uniform. The kit manufacturer is Erreà. When they play in Equatorial Guinea, they wear a solid red jersey and matching shorts with white stripes. The number, FEGUIFUT logo, and Erreà logo are located on the chest. The socks are red with white at the top. When Equatorial Guinea is away, they wear all white shirt with blue stripes.

Rivalries

Tunisia

The rivalry with Tunisia is unique over the fact that these meetings are more recent and used to be regarded as unimportant, but the root fuelling this rivalry occurred during the quarter-finals of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, in which the Tunisians got a string of unfair decisions from the referee, which caused the team to lose to the Equatorial Guinean hosts 2–1, fuelled widespread rage and anger among Tunisian players and fans. Ever since, Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea have found themselves surprisingly in confrontation of numerous recent tournament qualifications, started with the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification where Tunisia won both fixtures, albeit by one goal margin. However, despite Tunisia's domination, Equatorial Guinea have proven to be increasingly stern in later qualifications, having managed to defeat Tunisia at home in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. Both national teams are again scheduled to face each other at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Gabon

Equatorial Guinea classic rival is its neighbor Gabon. Disputed territories are a main cause in this rivalry. Their first recognized match was on 18 December 1987 and it ended in a 4-3 win for Gabon via penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw. After five loses over the next 15 years, Equatorial Guinea would earn its first win on 8 June 2003, a 2-1 at home, during the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. This result is among the most celebrated Equatorial Guinea matches ever by local fans. They also had a notable 2-0 victory over Gabon at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, which allowed them to pass the group stage, eliminating Gabon in the process.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

      Win       Draw       Loss       Fixture

2023

2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 15 November	Equatorial Guinea	0–3 Awarded	Namibia	Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
14:00 UTC+1	Nsue  67'	https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288282/288289/400017619		Stadium: Estadio de Malabo Referee: Ali Sabilla (Uganda)

2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 20 November	Liberia	3–0 Awarded	Equatorial Guinea	Paynesville, Liberia
16:00 UTC±0		https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288282/288289/400017621	Nsue  9'	Stadium: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex Attendance: 3,044 Referee: Karim Sabri (Morocco)

2024

Friendly 9 January	Equatorial Guinea	1–1	Djibouti	Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
15:00 UTC+1	Akapo  23'	https://sportnewsafrica.com/breve/can-2023-amical-la-guinee-equatoriale-accrochee-par-djibouti/	Akinbinu  71'	Stadium: Estadio de Malabo

2023 AFCON GS 14 January	Nigeria	1–1	Equatorial Guinea	Abidjan, Ivory Coast
14:00	Osimhen  38'	https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/01/14/africa/africa-cup-of-nations/nigeria/equatorial-guinea/4262294/	Salvador  36'	Stadium: Alassane Ouattara Stadium Attendance: 8,500 Referee: Abongile Tom (South Africa)

2023 AFCON GS 18 January	Equatorial Guinea	4–2	Guinea-Bissau	Abidjan, Ivory Coast
14:00	Nsue  21', 51', 61' Josete  46'	https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/01/18/africa/africa-cup-of-nations/equatorial-guinea/guinea-bissau/4262296/	Esteban  37' (o.g.) Zé Turbo  90+3'	Stadium: Alassane Ouattara Stadium Referee: Samuel Uwikunda (Rwanda)

2023 AFCON GS 22 January	Equatorial Guinea	4–0	Ivory Coast	Abidjan, Ivory Coast
	Nsue  42', 75' Ganet  73' Buyla  88'	https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/01/22/africa/africa-cup-of-nations/equatorial-guinea/cote-divoire/4262297/		Stadium: Alassane Ouattara Stadium Referee: Mahmood Ismail (Sudan)

2023 AFCON R16 28 January	Equatorial Guinea	0–1	Guinea	Abidjan, Ivory Coast
17:00		https://www.cafonline.com/caf-africa-cup-of-nations/match-centre?competition=190&season=2023&match=2414308	Bayo  90+8'	Stadium: Alassane Ouattara Stadium Attendance: 36,340 Referee: Omar Abdulkadir Artan (Somalia)

2024 FIFA Series 22 March	Equatorial Guinea	2–0	Cambodia	Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
22:00 UTC+3	Nlavo  10' Joanet  36'	https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/506/289421/289422/400017948		Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Referee: Hussain Al-Shuwaikh (Bahrain)

2024 FIFA Series 25 March	Cape Verde	1–0	Equatorial Guinea	Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
22:00 UTC+3	Cabral  64'	https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/506/289421/289422/400017946		Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Referee: Qasim Matar Al-Hatmi (Oman)

2026 World Cup qualification 6 June	Tunisia	1–0	Equatorial Guinea	Tunis, Tunisia
20:00 UTC+1	Ben Romdhane  82' (pen.)	https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288282/288289/400018203		Stadium: Hammadi Agrebi Stadium Attendance: 25,000 Referee: Abongile Tom (South Africa)

2026 World Cup qualification 10 June	Equatorial Guinea	1–0	Malawi	Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
14:00 UTC+1	Salvador  81'	https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288282/288289/400018202		Stadium: Estadio de Malabo Referee: Lamin Jammeh (Gambia)

2025 AFCON qualification 5 September	Algeria	2–0	Equatorial Guinea	Oran, Algeria
20:00 UTC+1	Aouar  69' Gouiri  90+5'	https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/09/05/africa/africa-cup-of-nations-qualification/algeria/equatorial-guinea/4406367/		Stadium: Miloud Hadefi Stadium Attendance: 40,000 Referee: Djindo Louis Houngnandande (Benin)

2025 AFCON qualification 9 September	Equatorial Guinea	2–2	Togo	Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
16:00 UTC+1	Nlavo  17' Buyla  75'	https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/09/09/africa/africa-cup-of-nations-qualification/equatorial-guinea/togo/4406369/	Aholou  45' Laba  90+5'	Stadium: Estadio de Malabo Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana (Burundi)

2025 AFCON qualification 11 October	Equatorial Guinea	1–0	Liberia	Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
14:00 UTC+1	Salvador  34' (pen.)	https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/10/07/africa/africa-cup-of-nations-qualification/equatorial-guinea/liberia/4406372/		Stadium: Estadio de Malabo Referee: Ahmed Arajiga (Tanzania)

2025 AFCON qualification 14 October	Liberia	1–2	Equatorial Guinea	Monrovia, Liberia
16:00 UTC±0	Gibson  53'	https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/10/15/africa/africa-cup-of-nations-qualification/liberia/equatorial-guinea/4406374/	Nlavo  20' Dorian Jr.  90+4'	Stadium: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex Referee: Brahamou Sadou Ali (Niger)

2025 AFCON qualification 10 November	Equatorial Guinea	v	Algeria
--:--		https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/11/11/africa/africa-cup-of-nations-qualification/equatorial-guinea/algeria/4406375/

2025 AFCON qualification 18 November	Togo	v	Equatorial Guinea	Lomé, Togo
--:--		https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/11/19/africa/africa-cup-of-nations-qualification/togo/equatorial-guinea/4406377/		Stadium: Stade de Kégué

Coaching staff

Position	Name
Head coach	Juan Michá Obiang Bicogo
Assistant coach	Casto Nopo
Goalkeeping coach	Benjamín Olo Mbang Esono
Doctors	Galo Ela Owono Ndong
	Fernando Oyono Mba Nsue
Physiotherapists	Carlos Obiang Esono Nzang
	Boyebote Masa Nsue Efua
	Jesús Ndong Nchama Ekeng
Delegate	Daniel Ebendeng Oyono Mbang
Physical trainers	José Víctor Nchama Asumu Nguema
Utility man	Levi Ela Ayong Nsue
Assistant utility man	José Marcos Mituy Owono Nzang
Nutritionist	Úrsula Esono Mbela Ndong
Security representative	Juan Ricardo Ela Ndong Mve

Coaching history

Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Coaches of local-based national team

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Algeria and Togo on 14 and 17 November 2024, respectively.

Caps and goals updated as of 17 November 2024 after the match against Togo.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Jesús Owono	(2001-03-01) 1 March 2001 (age 24)	35	0	Alavés
13	1GK	Miguel Eyama	(1998-07-08) 8 July 1998 (age 26)	8	0	Deportivo Mongomo
23	1GK	Manuel Sapunga	(1992-11-23) 23 November 1992 (age 32)	4	0	Polokwane City
2	2DF	Néstor Senra	(2002-01-04) 4 January 2002 (age 23)	9	0	Atlético Antoniano
3	2DF	Marvin Anieboh	(1997-08-26) 26 August 1997 (age 27)	18	0	Don Benito
6	2DF	Cosme Anvene	(1990-03-03) 3 March 1990 (age 35)	20	0	Deportivo Unidad
11	2DF	Basilio Ndong	(1999-01-17) 17 January 1999 (age 26)	54	0	Universitatea Craiova
12	2DF	Cristian Ebea	(2001-02-02) 2 February 2001 (age 24)	6	0	Rayo Majadahonda
15	2DF	Carlos Akapo (captain)	(1993-03-12) 12 March 1993 (age 32)	42	2	San Jose Earthquakes
16	2DF	Saúl Coco	(1999-02-09) 9 February 1999 (age 26)	27	3	Torino
20	2DF	Luis Enrique Nsue	(1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 27)	11	0	COD Meknès
21	2DF	Esteban Obiang	(1998-05-07) 7 May 1998 (age 27)	37	1	Argeș Pitești
4	3MF	Federico Bikoro	(1996-03-17) 17 March 1996 (age 29)	59	6	Raja CA
5	3MF	Omar Mascarell	(1993-02-02) 2 February 1993 (age 32)	6	0	Mallorca
7	3MF	José Machín	(1996-08-14) 14 August 1996 (age 28)	31	0	Frosinone
8	3MF	Jannick Buyla	(1998-10-06) 6 October 1998 (age 26)	30	3	Tarazona
10	3MF	Gael Joel Akogo	(2003-12-21) 21 December 2003 (age 21)	7	0	Recreativo Granada
14	3MF	Pedro Obiang	(1992-03-27) 27 March 1992 (age 33)	23	3	Sassuolo
18	3MF	Jordan Gutiérrez	(1998-07-08) 8 July 1998 (age 26)	13	0	Septemvri Sofia
22	3MF	Pablo Ganet	(1994-11-04) 4 November 1994 (age 30)	51	5	Mérida
9	4FW	Dorian Jr.	(2001-05-12) 12 May 2001 (age 24)	19	1	Marbella
17	4FW	Josete Miranda	(1998-07-22) 22 July 1998 (age 26)	47	3	Iraklis Thessaloniki
19	4FW	Luis Nlavo	(2001-07-09) 9 July 2001 (age 23)	27	5	Moreirense
24	4FW	Domingo Mba	(2000-02-24) 24 February 2000 (age 25)	2	0	Moscardó

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up in the last 12 months and are still eligible to represent.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Marcos Ondo	(2000-08-13) 13 August 2000 (age 24)	5	0	Cano Sport	v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024
GK	Aitor Embela	(1996-04-17) 17 April 1996 (age 29)	9	0	CD Soneja	2023 Africa Cup of Nations
GK	Mariano Magno Mba	(1999-08-03) 3 August 1999 (age 25)	0	0	Deportivo Unidad	2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF	José Elo	(2000-10-21) 21 October 2000 (age 24)	4	1	Unattached	v.  Liberia, 14 October 2024
DF	Rafael Nguema	(2006-02-22) 22 February 2006 (age 19)	1	0	Deportivo Mongomo	v.  Togo, 9 September 2024
DF	Antonio Mekina	(2004-11-17) 17 November 2004 (age 20)	0	0	15 de Agosto [es]	v.  Togo, 9 September 2024
DF	Charles Ondo	(2003-10-22) 22 October 2003 (age 21)	4	0	Hemel Hempstead Town	v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024
DF	Juan Pedro Nsue	(1998-07-22) 22 July 1998 (age 26)	0	0	Deportivo Ebenezer	v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024
DF	Luis Meseguer	(1999-09-07) 7 September 1999 (age 25)	15	1	Las Rozas	2024 FIFA Series
DF	Vicente Esono	(2002-10-30) 30 October 2002 (age 22)	8	0	Wafaa Riadi Fassi	2024 FIFA Series
DF	Marcelo Asumu	(1992-01-16) 16 January 1992 (age 33)	2	0	Deportivo Unidad	2024 FIFA Series
DF	Javier Mum	(2001-01-24) 24 January 2001 (age 24)	1	0	MUZA	2024 FIFA Series
DF	Hugo Buyla	(2005-03-08) 8 March 2005 (age 20)	1	0	América under-23	2023 Africa Cup of Nations
DF	Diosdado Mbele	(1997-04-08) 8 April 1997 (age 28)	38	0	Leones Vegetarianos	2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF	Miguel Ángel Mayé	(1995-12-08) 8 December 1995 (age 29)	17	0	15 de Agosto [es]	2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
DF	Cristián Nzang	(1990-07-27) 27 July 1990 (age 34)	12	0	Deportivo Mongomo	2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF	Santiago Eneme	(2000-09-29) 29 September 2000 (age 24)	30	0	Slovan Liberec	v.  Liberia, 14 October 2024
MF	Ramón Boho	(2001-08-30) 30 August 2001 (age 23)	0	0	15 de Agosto [es]	v.  Liberia, 14 October 2024
MF	Álex Balboa	(2001-03-06) 6 March 2001 (age 24)	16	0	Almere City	v.  Togo, 9 September 2024
MF	José Fidel Sipi	(2001-01-07) 7 January 2001 (age 24)	4	0	MUZA	v.  Togo, 9 September 2024
MF	Joanet	(1999-03-01) 1 March 1999 (age 26)	10	1	Atlètic Lleida	v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024
MF	Gerardo Dougan	(2001-10-05) 5 October 2001 (age 23)	0	0	15 de Agosto [es]	v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024
MF	Federico Nsue	(1997-04-20) 20 April 1997 (age 28)	4	0	Bălți	2024 FIFA Series
MF	Raúl Constantino Ondo	(2000-03-02) 2 March 2000 (age 25)	2	0	Diablo Rojo	2024 FIFA Series
MF	Basilio Rieno	(2004-11-16) 16 November 2004 (age 20)	2	0	Burnley U21	2024 FIFA Series
MF	Adriano Nguema	(2003-06-12) 12 June 2003 (age 21)	0	0	15 de Agosto [es]	2024 FIFA Series WD
MF	Niko Kata	(1993-01-15) 15 January 1993 (age 32)	14	0	Formentera	2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
MF	Mansueto Nguema	(1997-04-17) 17 April 1997 (age 28)	2	0	The Panthers	2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW	Iban Salvador	(1995-12-11) 11 December 1995 (age 29)	47	8	Wisła Płock	v.  Liberia, 14 October 2024
FW	Óscar Siafá	(1997-09-12) 12 September 1997 (age 27)	16	0	Birkirkara	v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024
FW	Pedro Oba	(2000-05-18) 18 May 2000 (age 24)	16	5	Loto-Popo	2024 FIFA Series
FW	Salomón Obama	(2000-02-04) 4 February 2000 (age 25)	16	1	Ràngers	2024 FIFA Series
FW	Noé Ela	(2003-04-17) 17 April 2003 (age 22)	6	0	Alavés C	2024 FIFA Series
FW	José Nabil Ondo	(2005-11-23) 23 November 2005 (age 19)	3	0	Cano Sport	2024 FIFA Series
FW	Cristian Makaté	(2002-09-21) 21 September 2002 (age 22)	1	0	Union SG U23	2024 FIFA Series
FW	Armando Juan Mañé	(1992-09-19) 19 September 1992 (age 32)	4	0	Atlético Semu	2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW	Adrián Garrido	(2001-11-18) 18 November 2001 (age 23)	1	0	Mallorca B	2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW	Aitor Lorá	(1996-12-17) 17 December 1996 (age 28)	1	0	Bisceglie	2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
FW	Pedro Martín Ela	(2004-06-04) 4 June 2004 (age 20)	0	0	15 de Agosto [es]	2023 Africa Cup of Nations PRE
INJ Withdrew due to injury PRE Preliminary squad RET Retired from the national team SUS Serving suspension WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

Previous squads

Records

Players in bold are still active with Equatorial Guinea.

Most appearances

Federico Bikoro is Equatorial Guinea's most capped player with 59 appearances.

Top goalscorers

Emilio Nsue is Equatorial Guinea's top scorer with 22 goals.

Competition records

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record										Qualification record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930 to 1966	Part of  Spain									Part of  Spain
1970 to 1986	Not a FIFA member									Not a FIFA member
1990 to 1998	Did not enter									Did not enter
2002	Did not qualify									2	0	0	2	2	5
2006										2	1	0	1	1	2
2010										6	1	0	5	4	10
2014										8	1	2	5	9	17
2018										2	1	0	1	1	2
2022										8	4	3	1	8	6
2026	To be determined								4	1	0	3	1	7
2030									To be determined
2034
Total	–	0/9	–	–	–	–	–	–	32	9	5	18	26	49

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1957 to 1968	Part of  Spain
1970 to 1986	Not affiliated to CAF
1988	Withdrew
1990	Did not qualify
1992 to 1994	Did not enter
1996	Withdrew
1998 to 2000	Did not enter
2002 to 2010	Did not qualify
2012	Quarter-finals	7th	4	2	0	2	3	5
2013	Did not qualify
2015	Fourth place	4th	6	2	3	1	5	5
2017	Did not qualify
2019
2021	Quarter-finals	7th	5	2	1	2	3	4
2023	Round of 16	10th	4	2	1	1	9	4
2025	Qualified
2027	To be determined
2029
Total	Fourth place	4/34	19	8	5	6	20	18

African Nations Championship

African Nations Championship record
Appearances: 1
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
2009	Did not enter
2011
2014	Did not qualify
2016
2018	Group stage	15th	3	0	0	3	1	7
2020	Did not qualify
2022
Total	Group stage	1/7	3	0	0	3	1	7

Honours

Regional

• CEMAC Cup
  • Winners (1): 2006
  • Runners-up (1): 2009

See also

In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Guinea Ecuatorial para niños