Overview
Niger is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the West African Zone B (WAFU-B) zone. The men's national team, known as the Menas, has played 263 recorded internationals since 1961, winning 62 of them (23.6%).
Niger have played at 2 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Niger 28th in Africa and 125th in the world.
With about 27.9 million people and its capital in Niamey, Niger has produced 92 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Nigerien footballers
Moussa MaâzouNiger · Sektzia Nes Tziona F.C.
Amadou MoutariNiger · b. 1994
William N'GounouNiger · b. 1983
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Olivier BonnesNiger · b. 1990
Boubacar TalatouNiger · Katsina United FC
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Victorien AdebayorNiger · b. 1996
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Kassaly DaoudaNiger · b. 1983
Kamilou DaoudaNiger · b. 1987
Kader AmadouNiger · b. 1989
Alhassane IssoufouNiger · b. 1981
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Ibrahim TankaryNiger · b. 1972
Ali MohamedNiger · Maccabi Haifa F.C.
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Victorien Adebayor
- Daniel Sosah
- Moussa Maâzou
- Mahamane Cissé
- Youssouf Oumarou
- Moussa Kanfideni
- Moussa Yahaya
- Alhassane Issoufou
Where Nigerien players play
7 active Nigerien players are currently at clubs outside Niger. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Niger
Main competitions: Niger Premier League.
- Sahel Sporting Clubfounded 1974
- AS FAN Niamey
- JS du Ténéré
- Olympic FC de Niameyfounded 1964
- AS GNNfounded 1974
- AS Douanes Niamey
- ASN Nigelecfounded 2005
- Akokana FC
- AS Policefounded 1993
- US GNfounded 1996
Where Nigerien footballers are born
9 Niger internationals were born abroad, most often in France (2), Mali (2), Nigeria (2). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Niger. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Niger national team?
Niger are nicknamed the Menas.
How many times have Niger won AFCON?
Niger have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Niger played at the World Cup?
No, Niger have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Niger?
In our match database, Victorien Adebayor leads with 6 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Nigerien footballer?
By international recognition, Moussa Maâzou is the best-known Nigerien footballer in our database, followed by Amadou Moutari and William N'Gounou.
What is the biggest stadium in Niger?
Stade Général Seyni Kountché is the largest football stadium in Niger in our records, with a capacity of 35,000.