Equatorial Guinea national football team

Men's association football team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Equatorial Guinea women's national football team.

Equatorial Guinea

Nickname(s)| Nzalang Nacional (National Thunder)
Association| Federación Ecuatoguineana de Fútbol
Confederation| CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation| UNIFFAC
(Central Africa)
Head coach| Juan Michá
Captain| Emilio Nsue
Most caps| Federico Bikoro (60)
Top scorer| Emilio Nsue (21)
Home stadium| Estadio de Malabo
FIFA code| EQG

First colours

Second colours

Third colours

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FIFA ranking
Current|  92  1 (3 April 2025)[1]
Highest| 49 (February 2015)
Lowest| 195 (December 1998)
First international
China 6–2 Equatorial Guinea
(China, 23 May 1975)
Biggest win
Equatorial Guinea 4–0 Central African Republic
(Bata, Equatorial Guinea; 1 December 2014)
Equatorial Guinea 4–0 South Sudan
(Malabo, Equatorial Guinea; 4 September 2016)
Equatorial Guinea 4–0 Ivory Coast
(Abidjan, Ivory Coast; 22 January 2024)
Biggest defeat
Congo 6–0 Equatorial Guinea
(Congo, 13 December 1990)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances| 5 (first in 2012)
Best result| Fourth place (2015)
African Nations Championship
Appearances| 1 (first in 2018)
Best result| Group stage (2018)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances| 0
Best result| Withdrew (2015)

The Equatorial Guinea national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Guinea Ecuatorial) represents Equatorial Guinea in men's international football and is controlled by the Equatoguinean Football Federation, a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, but has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations on five occasions, the first two times as hosts (in 2012 and 2015). They finished in fourth place in 2015, and reached the quarter-finals in 2012 and 2021.

## History

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Equatorial Guinea played its first match on 23 May 1975 against China in a friendly, losing 6–2. They did not play another game until the 1985 UDEAC Cup in December 1985. They were drawn in a group against the hosts Congo and Central African Republic. They lost 5–0 to the Congo on 9 December and then earned their first draw by drawing 1–1 against the Central African Republic on 14 December. On 16 December, they played a play-off for fifth place against Chad, and lost 3–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.[3]

Equatorial Guinea would come in fourth in the 1987 UDEAC Cup, losing on penalties in the third place match to Gabon, even though they only scored one goal throughout the tournament in a 1–1 draw against Chad. They also drew 0–0 against Cameroon. On their next attempt, they got sixth place after losing on penalties against the Central African Republic. The next time Equatorial Guinea played the Central African Republic, in 1999, they won, 4–2. It was Equatorial Guinea's first win.[3]

In the late 2000s, the FEGUIFUT, along with the Gabonese Federation, announced a bid to host the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, against other African nations' bids, including Angola, Libya and Nigeria. Equatorial Guinea and Gabon won the right to host the games,[4] and two new stadiums were built in Equatorial Guinea: Estadio de Bata in Bata and Estadio de Malabo in Malabo.[5]

The first game in the 2012 African Cup of Nations was also Equatorial Guinea's first participation in a major international tournament, and resulted in a historic 1–0 win over Libya on 21 January 2012 in the opening game of the tournament. An 87th-minute strike from former Real Madrid winger Javier Balboa earned the victory.[6] In the next game, they secured the qualification for the quarter-finals by beating Senegal 2–1,[7] and finished second in their group after losing 0–1 to Zambia.[8] They progressed to the quarter-finals where they were eliminated by the tournament's runners-up Ivory Coast, losing 3–0 with goals from Didier Drogba and Yaya Touré.[9] Various national side players were praised due to their performances in the tournament, including Javier Balboa, Randy, Ben Konaté and Rui, the latter a part of the Team of the Tournament.[10]

Three years after that Africa Cup of Nations, Equatorial Guinea organized solely the 2015 edition, but this time, to replace Morocco, the original host. In the opener, they drew 1–1 against Congo, with Emilio Nsue scoring first. In the second game, they managed to play out a 0–0 draw with Burkina Faso, the runners-up of the previous edition. With these two results, the Nzalang Nacional had to win against its classic rival Gabon in the third match in order to qualify for the quarter-finals. Equatorial Guinea won 2–0 with goals from Javier Balboa (a penalty kick) and Ibán. As Group A's runner-up, the Equatoguinean national team then defeated Tunisia 2–1 with two goals from Balboa, the first being a penalty kick in the final moments of the regular time, and the second was in extra time. In the semi-final, however, they lost 0–3 to Ghana, and in the match for third place, drew 0–0 against DR Congo, ultimately losing 2–4 on penalties. The country finished the tournament in fourth place, being its best international participation to date and helping it reach a historical 49th position in the FIFA rankings.

### 2021 Africa Cup of Nations

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Equatorial Guinea failed to qualify for 2017 and 2019 editions of the African Cup of Nations. Likewise, the team had also didn't qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. During the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, they were grouped in group J along with powerhouse Tunisia, 2019 AFCON participant Tanzania and North African bedfellow Libya. The Nzalang Nacional performed poorly in their first two games, losing both with one goal margin to Tanzania away and Tunisia at home, and it appeared that Equatorial Guinea would just end up failing as usual as the team had never qualified throughout regular qualification outside hosting the competition twice.[11][12]

However, the COVID-19 pandemic led all AFCON qualification suspended until late 2020, when it resumed as Equatorial Guinea faced up against a rising spirit Libyan side that aimed to qualify for the first time since 2012. Despite this, Equatorial Guinea produced an outstanding comeback against Libya in Egypt, beating Libya 3–2 with two late goals by Pedro Obiang and Salomón Obama from being led 1–2 until injury times.[13] The Nzalang Nacional later hosted the same opponent at home, and like their game in Cairo, the Equatorial Guineans won again, 1–0, by virtual goal from Iban Salvador.[14] After beating Tanzania 1–0 on home soil, Equatorial Guinea managed a historic feat, a regular qualification for the first time ever in its history.[citation needed]

During AFCON 2021, the National Thunder were drawn in group E, alongside Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and Algeria. Equatorial Guinea lost their opening match against Ivory Coast, but produced one of the tournament's surprised when they defeated trophy holders Algeria in their second match.[15] In their final match of the group, they defeated Sierra Leone and qualified for the round of 16, coming in second in the group, after Ivory Coast.[16]

In the round of 16, Equatorial Guinea was drawn against Mali, the winners of group F. The game ended in a goalless draw after 120 minutes and went to deciding penalties, where the Nzalang Nacional won the shoot-out 6–5 thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Jesús Owono, who saved two of the shots. This meant that the national team qualified for the quarter finals of AFCON for the third time in their history and the first one advancing from the round of 16. They subsequently lost to eventual champions Senegal, 3-1.[17]

## Eligibility of players controversy

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In recent years, Equatorial Guinea has courted controversy by recruiting foreign players and giving them citizenship despite having little or no ties to the country. In 2009, South African journalist and FIFA archivist Mark Gleeson wrote that it was undermining the integrity of African football.[18]

In late 2005, and at the request of Ruslán Obiang Nsue, a son of President Teodoro Obiang, Brazilian coach Antônio Dumas recruited several Brazilian players to represent the Equatorial Guinea but the CAF and FIFA turned a blind eye, despite complaints from other nations.

In 2012, having lost the first leg of a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification round 4–0 to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea recruited nine Brazilian players to help overturn the deficit for the second leg. The team did manage to win the match 2–1, but it was not enough to overturn the aggregate and Equatorial Guinea were eliminated. DR Congo head coach Claude Le Roy complained that the Equatorial Guinea were acting like the "United Nations of football".[19]

Before the arrival of new coach Andoni Goikoetxea to Malabo, in March 2013, the Equatoguinean board made the squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Cape Verde and again called-up nine Brazilian players.[20] In May 2013, they joined Colombian-born, Equatorian-based Jimmy Bermúdez, who was going to be paid €3,000 for each match he played.[21]

During the 2015 qualifiers, in the games played against Mauritania, the Nzalang Nacional lost 1–0 away and won 3–0 in Malabo, qualifying to the next round to face Uganda. However, the Mauritanian Football Federation submitted a complaint to CAF about the inclusion of ineligible players by Equatorial Guinea (some with fake passports and false names), resulting in the expulsion of the Equatorial Guinean team, based on the particular situation of Thierry Fidjeu, while the cases of the other players remained under investigation.[22][23] However, they were reinstated after Morocco withdrew from hosting due to Ebola outbreak.[24][25][26][27]

Emilio Nsue, who played for Spanish youth national teams from 2005 to 2011, played two matches of Equatorial Guinea in 2013. A few months later, FIFA declared him ineligible for that match and for the return fixture, awarding both games to Cape Verde by a 3–0 scoreline.[28] Nsue did not gain Equatoguinean nationality until after playing official matches for Spain and the Equatoguinean Football Federation did not ask FIFA for permission to switch allegiances.[29] Nsue continued to play for Equatorial Guinea despite FIFA declaring his ineligibility, including the 2015, 2021, and 2023 editions of the African Cup of Nations.[29] In June 2024, FIFA judges ruled that Nsue was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his entire career.[29] He had allegedly use a fraudulent Equatoguinean passport in which it is stated that he was born in Malabo, instead of Palma de Mallorca.[30][31] In 2025, he was admitted to change nations.[32]

## Home stadium

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Further information: Estadio de Malabo

Estadio de Malabo

Equatorial Guinea's home stadium is Estadio de Malabo in the same name city. It can hold up to 15,250 people. Equatorial Guinea played there when they hosted the Afcon 2012 and they played against eventual winners Zambia and runners-up, the Ivory Coast. They also played in the newly constructed Estadio de Bata, where they won both their games against Libya and Senegal.[5]

## Kit and colours

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The national football team of Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea wears a red and white uniform. The kit manufacturer is Erreà. When they play in Equatorial Guinea, they wear a solid red jersey and matching shorts with white stripes. The number, FEGUIFUT logo, and Erreà logo are located on the chest. The socks are red with white at the top.[33] When Equatorial Guinea is away, they wear all white shirt with blue stripes.

## Rivalries

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### Tunisia

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The rivalry with Tunisia is unique over the fact that these meetings are more recent and used to be regarded as unimportant, but the root fuelling this rivalry occurred during the quarter-finals of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, in which the Tunisians got a string of unfair decisions from the referee, which caused the team to lose to the Equatorial Guinean hosts 2–1, fuelled widespread rage and anger among Tunisian players and fans.[34] Ever since, Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea have found themselves surprisingly in confrontation of numerous recent tournament qualifications, started with the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification where Tunisia won both fixtures, albeit by one goal margin. However, despite Tunisia's domination, Equatorial Guinea have proven to be increasingly stern in later qualifications, having managed to defeat Tunisia at home in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[35][36] Both national teams are again scheduled to face each other at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.[37]

### Gabon

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Equatorial Guinea classic rival is its neighbor Gabon.[38] Disputed territories are a main cause in this rivalry.[39] Their first recognized match was on 18 December 1987 and it ended in a 4-3 win for Gabon via penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw. After five loses over the next 15 years, Equatorial Guinea would earn its first win on 8 June 2003, a 2-1 at home, during the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[40] This result is among the most celebrated Equatorial Guinea matches ever by local fans.[41] They also had a notable 2-0 victory over Gabon at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, which allowed them to pass the group stage, eliminating Gabon in the process.

## Results and fixtures

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Main article: Equatorial Guinea national football team results (2020–present)

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Win Draw Loss Fixture

### 2024

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Equatorial Guinea v  Cambodia 22 March 2024 FIFA Series|  Equatorial Guinea | 2–0|  Cambodia | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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22:00 UTC+3 |

* Nlavo 10'
* Joanet 36'

| Report |  | Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
Referee: Hussain Al-Shuwaikh (Bahrain)

Cape Verde v  Equatorial Guinea 25 March 2024 FIFA Series|  Cape Verde | 1–0|  Equatorial Guinea | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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22:00 UTC+3 | Cabral 64' | Report |  | Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City
Referee: Qasim Matar Al-Hatmi (Oman)

Tunisia v  Equatorial Guinea 6 June 2026 World Cup qualification|  Tunisia | 1–0|  Equatorial Guinea | Tunis, Tunisia

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20:00 UTC+1 |

* Ben Romdhane 82' (pen.)

| Report |  | Stadium: Hammadi Agrebi Stadium
Attendance: 25,000
Referee: Abongile Tom (South Africa)

Equatorial Guinea v  Malawi 10 June 2026 World Cup qualification|  Equatorial Guinea | 1–0|  Malawi | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

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* Salvador 81'

| Report |  | Stadium: Estadio de Malabo
Referee: Lamin Jammeh (Gambia)

Algeria v  Equatorial Guinea 5 September 2025 AFCON qualification|  Algeria | 2–0|  Equatorial Guinea | Oran, Algeria

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20:00 UTC+1 |

* Aouar 69'
* Gouiri 90+5'

| Report |  | Stadium: Miloud Hadefi Stadium
Attendance: 40,000
Referee: Djindo Louis Houngnandande (Benin)

Equatorial Guinea v  Togo 9 September 2025 AFCON qualification|  Equatorial Guinea | 2–2|  Togo | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

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16:00 UTC+1 |

* Nlavo 17'
* Buyla 75'

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* Aholou 45'
* Laba 90+5'

| Stadium: Estadio de Malabo
Referee: Pacifique Ndabihawenimana (Burundi)

Equatorial Guinea v  Liberia 11 October 2025 AFCON qualification|  Equatorial Guinea | 1–0|  Liberia | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

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* Salvador 34' (pen.)

| Report |  | Stadium: Estadio de Malabo
Referee: Ahmed Arajiga (Tanzania)

Liberia v  Equatorial Guinea 14 October 2025 AFCON qualification|  Liberia | 1–2|  Equatorial Guinea | Monrovia, Liberia

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* Gibson 53'

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* Nlavo 20'
* Dorian Jr. 90+4'

| Stadium: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex
Referee: Brahamou Sadou Ali (Niger)

Equatorial Guinea v  Algeria 10 November 2025 AFCON qualification|  Equatorial Guinea | 0-0|  Algeria |

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Togo v  Equatorial Guinea 18 November 2025 AFCON qualification|  Togo | 3-0|  Equatorial Guinea | Lomé, Togo

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\--:-- | Annor  14' Denkey  53' Annor  87' | Report |  | Stadium: Stade de Kégué
Referee: Hillary Hambaba (Zambia)

### 2025

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Equatorial Guinea v  São Tomé and Príncipe 21 March 2026 World Cup qualification|  Equatorial Guinea | 2–0|  São Tomé and Príncipe | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

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14:00 UTC+1 |  | Report |

* Nsue 14'
* Salvador 17'

| Stadium: Estadio de Malabo
Referee: Adissa Abdul Raphiou Ligali (Benin)

Namibia v  Equatorial Guinea 24 March 2026 World Cup qualification|  Namibia | 1–1|  Equatorial Guinea | Johannesburg, South Africa

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15:00 UTC+2 |

* Shalulile 51'

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* Coco 54'

| Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Mohamed Marouf (Egypt)

São Tomé and Príncipe v  Equatorial Guinea September 2026 World Cup qualification|  São Tomé and Príncipe | v|  Equatorial Guinea | São Tomé and Príncipe

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Equatorial Guinea v  Tunisia September 2026 World Cup qualification|  Equatorial Guinea | v|  Tunisia | Equatorial Guinea

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Malawi v  Equatorial Guinea October 2026 World Cup qualification|  Malawi | v|  Equatorial Guinea | Malawi

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Equatorial Guinea v  Liberia October 2026 World Cup qualification|  Equatorial Guinea | v|  Liberia | Equatorial Guinea

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Burkina Faso v  Equatorial Guinea 24 December 2025 AFCON GS|  Burkina Faso | –|  Equatorial Guinea | Casablanca, Morocco

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Equatorial Guinea v  Sudan 28 December 2025 AFCON GS|  Equatorial Guinea | –|  Sudan | Casablanca, Morocco

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Equatorial Guinea v  Algeria 31 December 2025 AFCON GS|  Equatorial Guinea | –|  Algeria | Rabat, Morocco

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18:00 UTC+1 |  |  |  | Stadium: Moulay Hassan Stadium

## Coaching staff

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Andoni Goikoetxea became the manager of Equatorial Guinea in 2013 Esteban Becker became the manager of Equatorial Guinea in 2015 Position  | Name

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Head coach  |  Juan Michá Obiang Bicogo
Assistant coach  |  Casto Nopo
Goalkeeping coach  |  Benjamín Olo Mbang Esono
Doctors  |  Galo Ela Owono Ndong
Fernando Oyono Mba Nsue
Physiotherapists  |  Carlos Obiang Esono Nzang
Boyebote Masa Nsue Efua
Jesús Ndong Nchama Ekeng
Delegate  |  Daniel Ebendeng Oyono Mbang
Physical trainers  |  José Víctor Nchama Asumu Nguema
Utility man  |  Levi Ela Ayong Nsue
Assistant utility man  |  José Marcos Mituy Owono Nzang
Nutritionist  |  Úrsula Esono Mbela Ndong
Security representative  |  Juan Ricardo Ela Ndong Mve

### Coaching history

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Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

* Manuel Sanchís Martínez (1980)
* Julio Raúl González (1989–1990)
* Pedro Mabale (1998)
* Jesús Martín Dorta (1999)
* Raúl Eduardo Rodríguez (2000)
* Juan Carlos Bueriberi Echuaca (2000)
* Francisco Nsi Nchama (2002)
* Jesús Martín Dorta (2003)
* Óscar Engonga (2003)
* Adel Amrouche (2004)
* Antônio Dumas (2004–2006)
* Quique Setién (2006)
* Jordan de Freitas (2007–2008)
* Vicente Engonga (2008–2009)
* Carlos Diarte (2009–2010)
* Casto Nopo (2010)
* Henri Michel (2010)
* Casto Nopo (2011)
* Gílson Paulo (2012)
* Andoni Goikoetxea (2013–2014)
* Esteban Becker (2015–2017)
* Casto Nopo (2017)
* Franck Dumas (2017–2018)
* Casto Nopo (2018)
* Ángel López (2018–2019)
* Casto Nopo (2019)
* Dani Guindos (2019)
* Sébastien Migné (2019–2020)
* Juan Michá & Casto Nopo (2020)
* Juan Michá (2021–present)

### Coaches of local-based national team

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* Rodolfo Bodipo (2017–2018)
* Antonio Pancho (2019)
* Felipe Esono Moreno (2019–present)

## Players

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### Current squad

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The following players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against São Tomé and Príncipe and Namibia on 21 and 24 March 2025, respectively.[42]

Caps and goals updated as of 24 March 2025 after the match against Namibia.

No. | Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club

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1  | 1GK | Jesús Owono |  (2001-03-01) 1 March 2001 (age 24) | 37  | 0  |  Alavés
13  | 1GK | Miguel Eyama |  (1998-07-08) 8 July 1998 (age 26) | 8  | 0  |  Deportivo Mongomo
23  | 1GK | Manuel Sapunga |  (1992-11-23) 23 November 1992 (age 32) | 4  | 0  |  Polokwane City

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2  | 2DF | Marcelo Asumu |  (1992-01-16) 16 January 1992 (age 33) | 2  | 0  |  Deportivo Unidad
3  | 2DF | Marvin Anieboh |  (1997-08-26) 26 August 1997 (age 27) | 19  | 0  |  SS Reyes
11  | 2DF | Basilio Ndong |  (1999-01-17) 17 January 1999 (age 26) | 56  | 0  |  Universitatea Craiova
14  | 2DF | Luis Enrique Nsue |  (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 27) | 11  | 0  |  COD Meknès
15  | 2DF | Carlos Akapo (vice-captain) |  (1993-03-12) 12 March 1993 (age 32) | 44  | 2  |  Amazonas
16  | 2DF | Saúl Coco |  (1999-02-09) 9 February 1999 (age 26) | 29  | 4  |  Torino
17  | 2DF | Santi Borikó |  (2003-05-19) 19 May 2003 (age 21) | 1  | 0  |  Castellón B
21  | 2DF | Esteban Obiang |  (1998-05-07) 7 May 1998 (age 26) | 39  | 1  |  Argeș Pitești

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4  | 3MF | Federico Bikoro |  (1996-03-17) 17 March 1996 (age 29) | 61  | 6  |  Raja CA
5  | 3MF | Omar Mascarell |  (1993-02-02) 2 February 1993 (age 32) | 8  | 0  |  Mallorca
7  | 3MF | José Machín |  (1996-08-14) 14 August 1996 (age 28) | 33  | 0  |  Cartagena
8  | 3MF | Jannick Buyla |  (1998-10-06) 6 October 1998 (age 26) | 32  | 3  |  Tarazona
18  | 3MF | Gael Joel Akogo |  (2003-12-21) 21 December 2003 (age 21) | 7  | 0  |  Recreativo Granada
20  | 3MF | Santiago Eneme |  (2000-09-29) 29 September 2000 (age 24) | 32  | 0  |  Slovan Liberec
22  | 3MF | Pablo Ganet |  (1994-11-04) 4 November 1994 (age 30) | 53  | 5  |  Mérida
| 3MF | Enrique Iyanga |  (2008-01-10) 10 January 2008 (age 17) | 0  | 0  |  Cano Sport

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6  | 4FW | Iban Salvador |  (1995-12-11) 11 December 1995 (age 29) | 49  | 9  |  Wisła Płock
9  | 4FW | Dorian Jr. |  (2001-05-12) 12 May 2001 (age 23) | 19  | 1  |  Marbella
10  | 4FW | Emilio Nsue (captain) |  (1989-09-30) 30 September 1989 (age 35) | 46  | 21  |  Intercity
12  | 4FW | Cristian Makaté |  (2002-09-21) 21 September 2002 (age 22) | 1  | 0  |  Union SG U23
19  | 4FW | Celestino Eneme |  (2006-12-01) 1 December 2006 (age 18) | 0  | 0  |  Diablo Rojo
| 4FW | Luis Nlavo |  (2001-07-09) 9 July 2001 (age 23) | 28  | 5  |  Moreirense

### Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up in the last 12 months and are still eligible to represent.

Pos. | Player  | Date of birth (age)  | Caps  | Goals  | Club  | Latest call-up

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GK | Marcos Ondo  |  (2000-08-13) 13 August 2000 (age 24) | 5  | 0  |  UD Carrión  | v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024

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DF | Cosme Anvene |  (1990-03-03) 3 March 1990 (age 35) | 20  | 0  |  Deportivo Unidad | v.  Togo, 17 November 2024
DF | Néstor Senra |  (2002-01-04) 4 January 2002 (age 23) | 9  | 0  |  Atlético Antoniano | v.  Togo, 17 November 2024
DF | Cristian Ebea |  (2001-02-02) 2 February 2001 (age 24) | 6  | 0  |  Rayo Majadahonda | v.  Togo, 17 November 2024
DF | José Elo |  (2000-10-21) 21 October 2000 (age 24) | 4  | 1  |  Banga | v.  Liberia, 14 October 2024
DF | Rafael Nguema |  (2006-02-22) 22 February 2006 (age 19) | 1  | 0  |  Deportivo Mongomo | v.  Togo, 9 September 2024
DF | Antonio Mekina |  (2004-11-17) 17 November 2004 (age 20) | 0  | 0  |  15 de Agosto [es] | v.  Togo, 9 September 2024
DF | Charles Ondo |  (2003-10-22) 22 October 2003 (age 21) | 4  | 0  |  Portland Timbers 2 | v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024
DF | Juan Pedro Nsue |  (1995-07-22) 22 July 1995 (age 29) | 0  | 0  |  Deportivo Ebenezer | v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024

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MF | Pedro Obiang |  (1992-03-27) 27 March 1992 (age 33) | 23  | 3  |  Sassuolo | v.  Togo, 17 November 2024
MF | Jordan Gutiérrez |  (1998-07-08) 8 July 1998 (age 26) | 13  | 0  |  Septemvri Sofia | v.  Togo, 17 November 2024
MF | Ramón Boho |  (2001-08-30) 30 August 2001 (age 23) | 0  | 0  |  15 de Agosto [es] | v.  Liberia, 14 October 2024
MF | Álex Balboa |  (2001-03-06) 6 March 2001 (age 24) | 16  | 0  |  Almere City | v.  Togo, 9 September 2024
MF | José Fidel Sipi |  (2001-01-07) 7 January 2001 (age 24) | 4  | 0  |  MUZA | v.  Togo, 9 September 2024
MF | Joanet |  (1999-03-01) 1 March 1999 (age 26) | 10  | 1  |  Atlètic Lleida | v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024
MF | Gerardo Dougan |  (2001-10-05) 5 October 2001 (age 23) | 0  | 0  |  Fundación Bata | v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024

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FW | Josete Miranda |  (1998-07-22) 22 July 1998 (age 26) | 47  | 3  |  Iraklis Thessaloniki | v.  São Tomé and Príncipe, 21 March 2025 INJ
FW | Domingo Mba |  (2000-02-24) 24 February 2000 (age 25) | 2  | 0  |  Moscardó | v.  Togo, 17 November 2024
FW | Óscar Siafá |  (1997-09-12) 12 September 1997 (age 27) | 16  | 0  |  Pro Vercelli | v.  Malawi, 10 June 2024

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INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.

### Previous squads

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Africa Cup of Nations

* 2012 Africa Cup of Nations squad
* 2015 Africa Cup of Nations squad
* 2021 Africa Cup of Nations squad

## Records

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As of 24 March 2025[43]
Players in bold are still active with Equatorial Guinea.

### Most appearances

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Federico Bikoro is Equatorial Guinea's most capped player with 61 appearances. Rank  | Player  | Caps  | Goals  | Career

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1  | Federico Bikoro | 61  | 6  | 2013–present
2  | Basilio Ndong | 56  | 0  | 2016–present
3  | Pablo Ganet | 53  | 5  | 2013–present
4  | Iban Salvador | 49  | 8  | 2015–present
5  | Josete Miranda | 47  | 3  | 2015–present
6  | Emilio Nsue | 46  | 21  | 2013–present
7  | Juvenal Edjogo-Owono | 45  | 9  | 2003–2015
9  | Carlos Akapo | 44  | 2  | 2013–present
Felipe Ovono | 44  | 0  | 2011–2019
10  | Ivan Zarandona | 41  | 2  | 2003–2017

### Top goalscorers

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Emilio Nsue is Equatorial Guinea's top scorer with 21 goals. Rank  | Player  | Goals  | Caps  | Ratio  | Career

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1  | Emilio Nsue | 21  | 46  | 0.46  | 2013–present
2  | Juvenal Edjogo-Owono | 9  | 45  | 0.2  | 2003–2015
Iban Salvador | 9  | 49  | 0.18  | 2015–present
4  | Federico Bikoro | 6  | 61  | 0.1  | 2013–present
5  | Pedro Oba | 5  | 16  | 0.31  | 2017–present
Luis Nlavo | 5  | 28  | 0.18  | 2019–present
Javier Balboa | 5  | 32  | 0.16  | 2007–2017
Pablo Ganet | 5  | 53  | 0.09  | 2015–present
9  | Rodolfo Bodipo | 4  | 15  | 0.27  | 2003–2013
Saúl Coco | 4  | 29  | 0.14  | 2017–present
Iban Iyanga | 4  | 38  | 0.11  | 2010–2018

## Competition records

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### FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1930 to 1966 | Part of  Spain | Part of  Spain
1970 to 1986 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member
1990 to 1998 | Did not enter | Did not enter
2002 | Did not qualify | 2  | 0  | 0  | 2  | 2  | 5
2006 | 2  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 2
2010 | 6  | 1  | 0  | 5  | 4  | 10
2014 | 8  | 1  | 2  | 5  | 9  | 17
2018 | 2  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 1  | 2
2022 | 8  | 4  | 3  | 1  | 8  | 6
2026 | To be determined | 6  | 2  | 1  | 3  | 4  | 8
2030 | To be determined
2034
Total  | –  | 0/9 | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  | 34  | 10  | 6  | 18  | 29  | 50

### Africa Cup of Nations

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Africa Cup of Nations record

Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA
1957 to  1968 | Part of  Spain
1970 to  1986 | Not affiliated to CAF
1988 | Withdrew
1990 | Did not qualify
1992 to  1994 | Did not enter
1996 | Withdrew
1998 to  2000 | Did not enter
2002 to  2010 | Did not qualify
2012 | Quarter-finals | 7th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5
2013 | Did not qualify
2015 | Fourth place | 4th | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5
2017 | Did not qualify
2019
2021 | Quarter-finals | 7th | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
2023 | Round of 16 | 10th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4
2025 | Qualified
2027 | To be determined
2029
Total | Fourth place | 5/35 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 18

### African Nations Championship

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African Nations Championship record

Appearances: 1
Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA
2009 | Did not enter
2011
2014 | Did not qualify
2016
2018 | Group stage | 15th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7
2020 | Did not qualify
2022
Total | Group stage | 1/7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7

## Honours

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### Regional

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* CEMAC Cup
* Winners (1): 2006
* Runners-up (1): 2009

## Notes

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