Overview
Djibouti is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the East and Central African (CECAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Riverains de la Mer Rouge, has played 113 recorded internationals since 1947, winning 8 of them (7.1%).
Djibouti are still waiting for their first appearance at an Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament.
On current form our Elo rating places Djibouti 55th in Africa and 229th in the world.
With about 1.2 million people and its capital in Djibouti, Djibouti has produced 31 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Djiboutian footballers
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Samuel Akinbinu
- Gabriel Dadzie
- Mahad Khaireh
- Hared Robleh
- Hussein Yassin
- Ahmed Daher
- Moussa Hirir
- Mohamed Liban
Where Djiboutian players play
Most Djiboutian players in our records play in domestic or regional leagues.
Clubs and leagues in Djibouti
Main competitions: Djibouti Premier League.
- Arta/Solar7founded 1980
- AS Ali Sabieh Djibouti Télécomfounded 1982
- Garde Républicaine FC
- AS Portfounded 1982
- FC Dikhilfounded 1994
- SID Kartilehfounded 1986
Where Djiboutian footballers are born
1 Djibouti internationals were born abroad, most often in France (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Djibouti. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Djibouti national team?
Djibouti are nicknamed the Riverains de la Mer Rouge.
How many times have Djibouti won AFCON?
Djibouti have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Djibouti played at the World Cup?
No, Djibouti have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Djibouti?
In our match database, Samuel Akinbinu leads with 3 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Djiboutian footballer?
By international recognition, Ismail Ahmed Kadar Hassan is the best-known Djiboutian footballer in our database, followed by Mohamed Liban Issa and Ahmed Daher.
What is the biggest stadium in Djibouti?
Stade du Ville is the largest football stadium in Djibouti in our records, with a capacity of 10,000.