Overview
Equatorial Guinea 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 National Thunder, has played 181 recorded internationals since 1975, winning 50 of them (27.6%).
Equatorial Guinea have played at 5 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Equatorial Guinea 34th in Africa and 145th in the world.
With about 1.9 million people and its capital in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea has produced 292 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Equatoguinean footballers
Emilio NsueEquatorial Guinea · b. 1989
Pedro ObiangEquatorial Guinea · b. 1992
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Javier BalboaEquatorial Guinea · b. 1985
Omar MascarellEquatorial Guinea · b. 1993
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Rodolfo BodipoEquatorial Guinea · b. 1977
Carlos AkapoEquatorial Guinea · b. 1993
Pablo GanetEquatorial Guinea · b. 1994
Genoveva AñonmanEquatorial Guinea · b. 1987
Rubén BelimaEquatorial Guinea · b. 1992
Iban SalvadorEquatorial Guinea · b. 1995
Josete MirandaEquatorial Guinea · b. 1998
Jesús OwonoEquatorial Guinea · FC Andorra
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Emilio Nsue
- Juvenal Edjogo-Owono
- Iban Salvador
- Javier Balboa
- Pablo Ganet
- Iban Iyanga
- Saúl Coco
- Federico Bikoro
Where Equatoguinean players play
23 active Equatoguinean players are currently at clubs outside Equatorial Guinea. The most common destinations:
Equatoguinean players abroad → · Latest Equatoguinean transfers →
Clubs and leagues in Equatorial Guinea
Main competitions: Equatorial Guinea Football Ligue.
- Deportivo Mongomo
- The Panthers F.C.founded 1997
- Malabo Kings FC
- Akonangui FCfounded 1979
- Leones Vegetarianos FC
- Renacimiento FC
- Cano Sport Academy
- CD Elá Nguemafounded 1976
- Futuro Kings FCfounded 2017
- Huracanes FC
Where Equatoguinean footballers are born
115 Equatorial Guinea internationals were born abroad, most often in Spain (55), Cameroon (18), Brazil (15). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Estadio de BataBata
- Malabo StadiumMalabo
- Estadio de MongomoMongomo
- Estadio InternacionalMalabo
- Estadio de EbibeyinEbibeyin
- Estadio La Libertad
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Equatorial Guinea. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Equatorial Guinea national team?
Equatorial Guinea are nicknamed the National Thunder.
How many times have Equatorial Guinea won AFCON?
Equatorial Guinea have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Equatorial Guinea played at the World Cup?
No, Equatorial Guinea have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Equatorial Guinea?
In our match database, Emilio Nsue leads with 10 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Equatoguinean footballer?
By international recognition, Emilio Nsue is the best-known Equatoguinean footballer in our database, followed by Pedro Obiang and Javier Balboa.
What is the biggest stadium in Equatorial Guinea?
Estadio de Bata is the largest football stadium in Equatorial Guinea in our records, with a capacity of 35,700.