The Chad national football team, known as the Sao, represents Chad in international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Fédération Tchadienne de Football and has been a member of FIFA since 1964 and CAF since 1968.
Chad\“s national team has participated in various African Cup of Nations qualifiers and FIFA World Cup qualifiers over the years. Their home matches are typically played at the Stade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat Ouya in N\“Djamena, which has a capacity of approximately 30,000 spectators.
Some notable matches in Chad\“s football history include their first official international match against Nigeria in 1981, which ended in a 2-1 defeat. The team has faced various African opponents including Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, and neighboring countries like Sudan and Libya.
In recent years, Chad has struggled to achieve significant success in international competitions, often facing challenges related to funding, infrastructure, and development of football talent. However, the team continues to represent the nation with pride in continental tournaments.
The team\“s traditional colors are yellow, blue, and red, reflecting the national flag of Chad. Their performances have shown gradual improvement, with occasional surprising results against higher-ranked opponents in African football. |
