Overview
Chad is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Central African (UNIFFAC) zone. The men's national team, known as the Sao, has played 140 recorded internationals since 1961, winning 26 of them (18.6%).
Chad are still waiting for their first appearance at an Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament.
On current form our Elo rating places Chad 52nd in Africa and 211th in the world.
With about 21.0 million people and its capital in N'Djamena, Chad has produced 100 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Chadian footballers
Ezechiel N'DouasselChad · Arema F.C.
Casimir NingaChad · Angers SCO
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Japhet N'DoramChad · b. 1966
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Frédéric NimaniChad · b. 1988
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Nambatingue TokoChad · b. 1952
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Azrack MahamatChad · b. 1988
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Misdongarde BetolngarChad · b. 1985
Leger DjimeChad · b. 1987
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Sylvain IdangarChad · b. 1984
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Sanaa AltamaChad · b. 1990
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Oumar AbakerChad · b. 1979
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Ahmed Evariste MedegoChad · b. 1982
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Francis Oumar
- Marius Mouandilmadji
- Hilaire Kédigui
- Leger Djime
- Mahamat Labbo
- Léger Djimrangar
- Ezechiel N'Douassel
- Célestin Ecua
Where Chadian players play
5 active Chadian players are currently at clubs outside Chad. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Chad
Main competitions: Chad Premier League.
- Renaissance FCfounded 1954
- Gazelle FCfounded 1972
- Foullah Edifice
- Tourbillon FCfounded 1972
- AS CotonTchadfounded 1972
- Elect-Sport FCfounded 1964
- Aslad Moundou
- Aiglons FC
Where Chadian footballers are born
11 Chad internationals were born abroad, most often in France (5), Cameroon (2), Belgium (2). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat OuyaN'Djamena
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Chad. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Chad national team?
Chad are nicknamed the Sao.
How many times have Chad won AFCON?
Chad have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Chad played at the World Cup?
No, Chad have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Chad?
In our match database, Francis Oumar leads with 3 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Chadian footballer?
By international recognition, Ezechiel N'Douassel is the best-known Chadian footballer in our database, followed by Casimir Ninga and Japhet N'Doram.
What is the biggest stadium in Chad?
Stade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat Ouya is the largest football stadium in Chad in our records, with a capacity of 20,000.