Overview
Togo 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 Sparrow Hawks, has played 449 recorded internationals since 1956, winning 142 of them (31.6%).
Togo have played at 8 AFCON finals without winning the title.
They have played at the FIFA World Cup once (2006).
On current form our Elo rating places Togo 29th in Africa and 128th in the world.
With about 8.6 million people and its capital in Lome, Togo has produced 246 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Togolese footballers
Emmanuel AdebayorTogo · b. 1984
Moustapha SalifouTogo · b. 1983
Kossi AgassaTogo · b. 1978
Alaixys RomaoTogo · b. 1984
Mohamed KaderTogo · b. 1979
Floyd AyitéTogo · Gençlerbirliği S.K.
Adekanmi OlufadéTogo · b. 1980
Daré NibombéTogo · b. 1980
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Chérif Touré MamamTogo · b. 1978
Serge GakpéTogo · Apollon Limassol FC
Jean-Paul AbaloTogo · b. 1975
Eric AkotoTogo · b. 1980
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Emmanuel Adebayor
- Mohamed Kader
- Moustapha Salifou
- Chérif Touré Mamam
- Adékambi Olufadé
- Kévin Denkey
- Edmond Apéti Kaolo
- Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba
Where Togolese players play
10 active Togolese players are currently at clubs outside Togo. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Togo
Main competitions: Togolese Championnat National.
- Étoile Filante (Lomé)founded 1932
- Kozah Football Club Sports Associationfounded 1974
- AS Douanes (Lomé)founded 1961
- Maranatha FCfounded 1997
- Dynamic Togolaisfounded 1961
- Gomido FCfounded 1974
- OC Agazafounded 1978
- AC Merlanfounded 1974
- AS Togo-Portfounded 2006
- AC Semassi F.C.founded 1978
Where Togolese footballers are born
30 Togo internationals were born abroad, most often in France (17), Brazil (7), Ghana (2). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Stade de KéguéGolfe Prefecture
- Stade Oscar AnthonyLomé
- Stade Municipal
- Stade MunicipalKara
- Stade d'Avédzi AnygbéMaritime
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Togo. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Togo national team?
Togo are nicknamed the Sparrow Hawks.
How many times have Togo won AFCON?
Togo have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Togo played at the World Cup?
Yes, Togo have played at 1 World Cup (2006).
Who is the top scorer for Togo?
In our match database, Emmanuel Adebayor leads with 17 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Togolese footballer?
By international recognition, Emmanuel Adebayor is the best-known Togolese footballer in our database, followed by Moustapha Salifou and Kossi Agassa.
What is the biggest stadium in Togo?
Stade de Kégué is the largest football stadium in Togo in our records, with a capacity of 30,000.