São Tomé and Príncipenational football team record
- 9
- Wins
- 11
- Draws
- 54
- Defeats
74 matches, 1976 to 2026TFN Elo rating 1153, 178th in the world
São Tomé and Príncipe have played 74 internationals since 1976: 9 wins, 11 draws and 54 defeats. Their most frequent opponent is Sierra Leone, with 6 meetings. Their biggest win is 3–1 against Mauritius in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 9 October 2019.
São Tomé and Príncipe's record
| Matches | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 74 | 9 | 11 | 54 | 53–186 | 12% |
| Competitive | 63 | 9 | 7 | 47 | 40–159 | 14% |
| Friendlies | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 13–27 | 0% |
| At home | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 19–33 | 29% |
| Away | 34 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 23–101 | 3% |
| Neutral venues | 19 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 11–52 | 11% |
Record against every opponent
São Tomé and Príncipe have played 28 different national teams. Opponents with a head-to-head page are linked.
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | Goals | Last met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sierra Leone | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8–13 | 2023 |
 Equatorial Guinea | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6–9 | 2025 |
 Guinea-Bissau | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2–11 | 2023 |
 Angola | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7–9 | 1987 |
 Congo | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3–10 | 2011 |
 Ethiopia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1–7 | 2026 |
 Gabon | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3–12 | 2000 |
 Libya | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2–14 | 2016 |
 Mauritius | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8–8 | 2022 |
 Benin0–2 (2014), 0–2 (2014) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–4 | 2014 |
 Cape Verde1–7 (2015), 1–2 (2016) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2–9 | 2016 |
 Ghana0–1 (2019), 1–3 (2021) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1–4 | 2021 |
 Lesotho1–0 (2012), 0–0 (2012) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1–0 | 2012 |
 Liberia0–1 (2024), 1–2 (2025) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1–3 | 2025 |
 Madagascar0–1 (2017), 2–3 (2017) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2–4 | 2017 |
 Malawi1–3 (2024), 1–0 (2025) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–3 | 2025 |
 Morocco0–3 (2015), 0–2 (2016) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–5 | 2016 |
 Namibia0–2 (2023), 0–3 (2025) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–5 | 2025 |
 Nigeria0–10 (2022), 0–6 (2023) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–16 | 2023 |
 South Africa0–2 (2020), 2–4 (2020) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2–6 | 2020 |
 South Sudan1–1 (2024), 0–0 (2024) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1–1 | 2024 |
 Sudan0–4 (2019), 0–2 (2021) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–6 | 2021 |
 Togo0–4 (1998), 0–2 (1998) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–6 | 1998 |
 Tunisia0–4 (2023), 0–6 (2025) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–10 | 2025 |
 Central African Republic0–3 (1999) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 | 1999 |
 Chad0–5 (1999) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–5 | 1999 |
 Gibraltar0–0 (2026) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 | 2026 |
 Uganda1–3 (2018) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–3 | 2018 |
Biggest wins and heaviest defeats
Biggest wins
- at MauritiusAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 9 Oct 20193–1 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- v Sierra LeoneWorld Cup qualifying, 8 Apr 20002–0 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- v Equatorial GuineaUNIFFAC Cup, 14 Nov 19992–0 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- v MauritiusAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 13 Oct 20192–1 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- v LibyaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 23 Mar 20162–1 for São Tomé and Príncipe
Heaviest defeats
- v NigeriaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 13 Jun 20220–10 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- at LibyaWorld Cup qualifying, 16 Nov 20030–8 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- at Cape VerdeAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 13 Jun 20151–7 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- at TunisiaWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Oct 20250–6 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- at NigeriaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 10 Sept 20230–6 for São Tomé and Príncipe
Latest results
- at GibraltarFriendly, 23 Sept 20260–0 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- at EthiopiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 31 Mar 20260–1 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- v EthiopiaAfrica Cup of Nations qualifying, 27 Mar 20260–3 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- v MalawiWorld Cup qualifying, 13 Oct 20251–0 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- at TunisiaWorld Cup qualifying, 10 Oct 20250–6 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- v NamibiaWorld Cup qualifying, 9 Sept 20250–3 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- v Equatorial GuineaWorld Cup qualifying, 4 Sept 20252–3 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- at LiberiaWorld Cup qualifying, 24 Mar 20251–2 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- at Equatorial GuineaWorld Cup qualifying, 21 Mar 20250–2 for São Tomé and Príncipe
- v LiberiaWorld Cup qualifying, 9 Jun 20240–1 for São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe's rating through history
The TFN Elo rating rises with wins and falls with defeats, weighted by the opponent’s strength, the margin and the competition.
Record by competition
| Competition | P | W | D | L | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations qualifying | 38 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 28–98 |
| World Cup qualifying | 20 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 10–51 |
| Friendly | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 13–27 |
| UNIFFAC Cup | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2–10 |
Top scorers
- 1Ronaldo Afonso3
- 2Amilcar Ramos1
- 3Celso Pontes1
- 4Denilson Silva1
- 5Dola1
- 6Iniesta1
- 7Luís Leal1
- 8Orlando Gando1
Counted from the 20 of 74 matches with scorer records, which are mostly competitive matches, so totals can be lower than official tallies.
Questions answered
When did São Tomé and Príncipe play their first international?
On 2 May 1976, a 1–6 defeat against Gabon in a friendly.
What is São Tomé and Príncipe's biggest win?
3–1 against Mauritius in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 9 October 2019.
What is São Tomé and Príncipe's heaviest defeat?
0–10 against Nigeria in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on 13 June 2022.
Who have São Tomé and Príncipe played the most?
Sierra Leone: 6 matches, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats for São Tomé and Príncipe.
What is São Tomé and Príncipe's longest winning run?
2 wins in a row, from 9 October 2019 to 13 October 2019.
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.