Guinea-Bissau national football team
Djurtus · WAFU-A · Elo 1419 (32nd in Africa)
About the Guinea-Bissau national team
The Guinea-Bissau national football team (Djurtus) represents Guinea-Bissau in men's international football and competes in CAF's West African Zone A (WAFU-A) region.
Across their history, Guinea-Bissau have played 192 recorded internationals since 1953: 54 wins (28.1%), 44 draws and 94 defeats, with 194 goals scored and 280 conceded.
Guinea-Bissau have played at 4 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments without winning the title.
Guinea-Bissau have not yet qualified for a FIFA World Cup finals tournament.
Our Elo rating puts Guinea-Bissau on 1419 points: 32nd in Africa and 139th in the world. Their highest rating (1472) came in 2023.
Mama Baldé is the leading scorer in our match records with 5 goals for Guinea-Bissau.
Next matches
All fixtures →- Nigeria
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Guinea-Bissau
Preview · 2027 AFCON qualification
Recent results
All results →LLDWLLLDWW
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2026 | W | Nigeria |
3–0 | AFCON Qualification | N · Bissau |
| 25 Sep 2026 | W |  Tanzania |
2–0 | AFCON Qualification | A · Unguja |
| 31 Mar 2026 | D |  Burkina Faso |
1–1 | International Friendly | A · Ouagadougou |
| 28 Mar 2026 | L | Burkina Faso |
0–5 | International Friendly | A · Ouagadougou |
| 12 Oct 2025 | L |  Egypt |
0–1 | World Cup Qualification | A · Cairo |
| 8 Oct 2025 | L |  Ethiopia |
0–1 | World Cup Qualification | N · Kigali |
| 8 Sep 2025 | W |  Djibouti |
2–0 | World Cup Qualification | H · Bissau |
| 4 Sep 2025 | D |  Sierra Leone |
1–1 | World Cup Qualification | H · Bissau |
| 9 Jun 2025 | L |  Gabon |
0–2 | International Friendly | N · Mohammedia |
| 6 Jun 2025 | L |  Burundi |
0–1 | International Friendly | N · Berrechid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | L | Burkina Faso |
1–2 | World Cup Qualification | H · Bissau |
| 20 Mar 2025 | L | Sierra Leone |
1–3 | World Cup Qualification | N · Monrovia |
Key facts
- At home
- 26W 14D 16L (46% wins)
- Away
- 10W 10D 38L (17% wins)
- Neutral venues
- 18W 20D 40L (23% wins)
- Goals per match
- 1.01 scored, 1.46 conceded
- Clean sheets
- 50 (26%)
- Failed to score
- 79 matches (41%)
- Most common score
- 0–1 (23 times)
- Best decade
- 1990s (36% wins)
- First recorded match
- Gambia 1–3 Guinea-Bissau (1953)
Where Bissau-Guinean players were born
All birthplaces →Each dot is a birthplace; bigger dots mean more players. Players born outside Africa are on the born abroad page.
Active Bissau-Guinean internationals
Where they play →| Player | Position | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Djaló | Forward |  Athletic Club | 5 | 1 |
| Zinho Gano | Forward |  S.V. Zulte Waregem | 5 | 4 |
| Franculino Djú | Forward |  Trabzonspor | 14 | 1 |
| Francisco Júnior | Midfielder |  FC Botoșani | 7 | 0 |
| Alexandre Mendy | Forward |  Montpellier Hérault Sport Club | 7 | 0 |
| Carlos Mendes Gomes | Forward |  Bolton Wanderers F.C. | 4 | 0 |
Players with an open club spell and a senior cap on record; not an official squad list.
Top scorers
Full list →- Mama Baldé2021–2026
- Joseph Mendes2019–2021
- Piqueti2017–2021
- Pereira Tavares1996–1996
- Cipriano Co1996–1996
- Fernando Manuel Co1996–1996
- Dionisio Fernandes2003–2003
- Basile de Carvalho2011–2011
- Amido Baldé2015–2015
- Ibraime Cassamá2015–2015
Record by competition
| Competition | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amílcar Cabral Cup | 60 | 16 | 16 | 28 | 65 | 91 | 1979–2007 | |
| AFCON Qualification | 53 | 19 | 9 | 25 | 56 | 66 | 1992–2026 | |
| World Cup Qualification | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 41 | 1996–2025 | |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 2017–2024 |
Notable Bissau-Guinean players
All players →
Edgar IéGuinea-Bissau · b. 1994
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Amido BaldéGuinea-Bissau · b. 1991
Álvaro DjalóGuinea-Bissau · Athletic Club
Zinho GanoGuinea-Bissau · S.V. Zulte Waregem
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Franculino DjúGuinea-Bissau · Trabzonspor
Almami MoreiraGuinea-Bissau · b. 1978
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Jonas MendesGuinea-Bissau · b. 1989
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Francisco JúniorGuinea-Bissau · FC Botoșani
Alexandre MendyGuinea-Bissau · Montpellier Hérault Sport Club
Bocundji CaGuinea-Bissau · b. 1986
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Abel CamaráGuinea-Bissau · b. 1990
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Rudinilson SilvaGuinea-Bissau · b. 1994
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Guinea-Bissau national team?
Guinea-Bissau are nicknamed the Djurtus.
How many times have Guinea-Bissau won AFCON?
Guinea-Bissau have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Guinea-Bissau played at the World Cup?
No, Guinea-Bissau have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Guinea-Bissau?
In our match database, Mama Baldé leads with 5 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
What is the biggest win in Guinea-Bissau history?
Guinea-Bissau 7–2 Benin on 3 November 2001 (Amílcar Cabral Cup).