São Tomé and Príncipe national football team
Falcons and Parrots · UNIFFAC · Elo 1105 (54th in Africa)
About the São Tomé and Príncipe national team
The São Tomé and Príncipe national football team (Falcons and Parrots) represents São Tomé and Príncipe in men's international football and competes in CAF's Central African (UNIFFAC) region.
In total, São Tomé and Príncipe have played 74 recorded internationals since 1976: 9 wins (12.2%), 11 draws and 54 defeats, with 53 goals scored and 186 conceded.
São Tomé and Príncipe have not yet qualified for a FIFA World Cup finals tournament.
Our Elo rating puts São Tomé and Príncipe on 1105 points: 54th in Africa and 221st in the world. Their highest rating (1283) came in 2000.
Ronaldo Afonso is the leading scorer in our match records with 3 goals for São Tomé and Príncipe.
Recent results
All results →LLLLLLWLLD
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2026 | D |  Gibraltar |
0–0 | International Friendly | A · Gibraltar |
| 31 Mar 2026 | L |  Ethiopia |
0–1 | AFCON Qualification | A · Dire Dawa |
| 27 Mar 2026 | L | Ethiopia |
0–3 | AFCON Qualification | N · El Jadida |
| 13 Oct 2025 | W |  Malawi |
1–0 | World Cup Qualification | N · Sousse |
| 10 Oct 2025 | L |  Tunisia |
0–6 | World Cup Qualification | A · Radès |
| 9 Sep 2025 | L |  Namibia |
0–3 | World Cup Qualification | N · Francistown |
| 4 Sep 2025 | L |  Equatorial Guinea |
2–3 | World Cup Qualification | N · Oujda |
| 24 Mar 2025 | L |  Liberia |
1–2 | World Cup Qualification | A · Monrovia |
| 21 Mar 2025 | L | Equatorial Guinea |
0–2 | World Cup Qualification | A · Malabo |
| 9 Jun 2024 | L | Liberia |
0–1 | World Cup Qualification | N · Oujda |
| 6 Jun 2024 | L | Malawi |
1–3 | World Cup Qualification | A · Lilongwe |
| 26 Mar 2024 | D |  South Sudan |
0–0 | AFCON Qualification | N · Berkane |
Key facts
- At home
- 6W 3D 12L (29% wins)
- Away
- 1W 5D 28L (3% wins)
- Neutral venues
- 2W 3D 14L (11% wins)
- Goals per match
- 0.72 scored, 2.51 conceded
- Clean sheets
- 8 (11%)
- Failed to score
- 39 matches (53%)
- Most common score
- 0–2 (10 times)
- vs Europe
- 0W 1D 0L
- Best decade
- 2010s (24% wins)
- First recorded match
- Gabon 6–1 São Tomé and Príncipe (1976)
Where São Toméan 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 São Toméan internationals
Where they play →| Player | Position | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Silva | Attacking midfielder |  Guiseley A.F.C. | – | – |
Players with an open club spell and a senior cap on record; not an official squad list.
Top scorers
Full list →- Ronaldo Afonso2025–2025
- Amilcar Ramos2000–2000
- Celso Pontes2000–2000
- Orlando Gando2011–2011
- Luís Leal2015–2015
- Iniesta2019–2019
- Denilson Silva2024–2024
- Dola2025–2025
Record by competition
| Competition | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCON Qualification | 38 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 28 | 98 | 1998–2026 | |
| World Cup Qualification | 20 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 51 | 2000–2025 | |
| UNIFFAC Cup | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 1999–1999 |
Notable São Toméan players
All players →
Luís LealSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1987
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Harramiz SoaresSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1990
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Jair NunesSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1994
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Orlando MonteiroSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1972
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José da SilvaSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1991
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Jordão DiogoSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1985
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Ronaldinho GomesSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1979
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Dungue LimaSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1983
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Ludgério SilvaSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1986
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Jony RamosSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1986
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Yoruba PintoSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1985
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William Cassandra Rosamonte BarbosaSão Tomé and Príncipe · b. 1983
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the São Tomé and Príncipe national team?
São Tomé and Príncipe are nicknamed the Falcons and Parrots.
How many times have São Tomé and Príncipe won AFCON?
São Tomé and Príncipe have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have São Tomé and Príncipe played at the World Cup?
No, São Tomé and Príncipe have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for São Tomé and Príncipe?
In our match database, Ronaldo Afonso leads with 3 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
What is the biggest win in São Tomé and Príncipe history?
São Tomé and Príncipe 3–1 Mauritius on 9 October 2019 (AFCON Qualification).