Overview
Comoros is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the Southern African (COSAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Coelacanths, has played 154 recorded internationals since 1979, winning 37 of them (24.0%).
Comoros have played at 2 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Comoros 30th in Africa and 129th in the world.
With about 0.9 million people and its capital in Moroni, Comoros has produced 134 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Comorian footballers
El Fardou Ben NabouhaneComoros · b. 1989
Kassim AbdallahComoros · b. 1987
Ali AhamadaComoros · b. 1991
Chaker AlhadhurComoros · b. 1991
Youssouf M'ChangamaComoros · b. 1990
Fouad BachirouComoros · b. 1990
Benjaloud YoussoufComoros · b. 1994
Mohamed YoussoufComoros · b. 1988
Jimmy AbdouComoros · b. 1984
Ali M'MadiComoros · b. 1990
Ahmed MogniComoros · b. 1991
Djamel BakarComoros · b. 1989
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Myziane Maolida
- El Fardou Ben Nabouhane
- Rafiki Saïd
- Ahmed Mogni
- Youssouf M'Changama
- Zaïd Amir
- Daoud Midtadi
- Bakar Ibor
Where Comorian players play
5 active Comorian players are currently at clubs outside Comoros. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Comoros
Main competitions: Comoros Premier League.
- Volcan Club de Moroni
- Olympic de Moronifounded 2003
- Fomboni FCfounded 1985
- Coin Nord de Mitsamioulifounded 1960
- Élan Club de Mitsoudjéfounded 1962
- Steal Nouvel FC de Simafounded 1967
- Chirazienne Football Clubfounded 1950
- Etoile d'Or Mirontsy FC
- Enfants des Comoresfounded 1964
- équipe des Comores féminine de basket-ball
Where Comorian footballers are born
42 Comoros internationals were born abroad, most often in France (42). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade omnisports de MalouziniIconi
- Stade de BeaumerMoroni
- Stade Said Mohamed CheikhMitsamiouli
- Stade de MoroniMoroni
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Comoros. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Comoros national team?
Comoros are nicknamed the Coelacanths.
How many times have Comoros won AFCON?
Comoros have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Comoros played at the World Cup?
No, Comoros have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Comoros?
In our match database, Myziane Maolida leads with 4 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Comorian footballer?
By international recognition, El Fardou Ben Nabouhane is the best-known Comorian footballer in our database, followed by Kassim Abdallah and Ali Ahamada.
What is the biggest stadium in Comoros?
Stade omnisports de Malouzini is the largest football stadium in Comoros in our records, with a capacity of 10,726.