Overview
Eritrea 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 Red Sea Boys, has played 75 recorded internationals since 1992, winning 13 of them (17.3%).
Eritrea are still waiting for their first appearance at an Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament.
On current form our Elo rating places Eritrea 49th in Africa and 201st in the world.
With about 3.6 million people and its capital in Asmara, Eritrea has produced 41 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Eritrean footballers
Henok GoitomEritrea · b. 1984
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Abraham TedrosEritrea · b. 1993
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Tesfalem TekleEritrea · b. 1993
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Ambesager YosiefEritrea · b. 1984
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Yonas SolomonEritrea · b. 1994
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Hermon TeklerbEritrea · b. 1993
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Negash TeklitEritrea · b. 1966
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Yohannes TilahunEritrea · b. 1993
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Sirak BeyemeEritrea · b. 1996
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Jemal AbduEritrea
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Kibrom SolomonEritrea · b. 2000
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Haile GoitomEritrea · b. 1986
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Tesfalem Tekle
- Abraham Tedros
- Henok Goitom
- Ali Sulieman
- Nahom Girmai
Where Eritrean players play
3 active Eritrean players are currently at clubs outside Eritrea. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Eritrea
Main competitions: Eritrean Premier League.
- Red Sea FCfounded 1945
- Adulis Club
- FC Al Tahrir
Where Eritrean footballers are born
3 Eritrea internationals were born abroad, most often in Sweden (1), Sudan (1), United Kingdom (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Eritrea. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Eritrea national team?
Eritrea are nicknamed the Red Sea Boys.
How many times have Eritrea won AFCON?
Eritrea have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Eritrea played at the World Cup?
No, Eritrea have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the most famous Eritrean footballer?
By international recognition, Henok Goitom is the best-known Eritrean footballer in our database, followed by Abraham Tedros and Tesfalem Tekle.
What is the biggest stadium in Eritrea?
Cicero Stadium is the largest football stadium in Eritrea in our records, with a capacity of 20,000.