Mauritania
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Mauritania is the men's national football team, currently ranked #113 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Nouakchott, playing their home matches at Stade Olympique de Nouakchott. Follow Mauritania on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Mauritania have been in mixed form recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 6 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-1 draw with Tunisia, a 1-2 loss to Argentina, a 1-1 draw with Angola, and a 1-0 win against Niger. In the Arab Cup Qualification, they faced a 0-2 loss to Kuwait.
Recent results for Mauritania:
- November 12, 2025: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Tunisia
- November 25, 2025: Arab Cup Qualification - 0-2 loss vs Kuwait
- March 27, 2026: Friendlies - 1-2 loss at Argentina
- June 5, 2026: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Angola
- June 8, 2026: Friendlies - 1-0 win vs Niger
Upcoming fixtures for Mauritania:
- September 23, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - vs Central African Republic
- September 27, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - at Benin
- November 11, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - at Burkina Faso
- November 15, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - vs Burkina Faso
- March 24, 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - at Central African Republic
Looking ahead, Mauritania have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Central African Republic (home), Benin (away), Burkina Faso (away), Burkina Faso (home), and Central African Republic (away).
Mauritania's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Mamadou Diop (Auxerre), Abderrahmane Sarr (Tromsø), Babacar Diop (FC Nouadhibou). Defenders: Jordan Lefort (Angers), Said Imigene (CD Leganés II), Khadim Diaw (Olympique Akbou), Aly Abeid (CFR Cluj), Demini Saleck (FC Nouadhibou), Lamine Ba (Śląsk Wrocław), Nouh El Abd (ES Sétif), Ibrahima Keita (Espérance). Midfielders: Maata Magassa (ZED FC), Guessouma Fofana (Al Hilal Omdurman), Abdallahi Mahmoud (Mauritania), Moctar El Hacen (Difaâ El Jadida), Yacoub Ethmane (Mauritania), Beyatt Lekoueiry (Lausanne), Oumar Ngom (Lecce). Forwards: Amar Haïdara (FK Liepāja), Djeidi Gassama (Rangers), Mamadou Diallo (CSKA 1948), Papa Yade (FC Oleksandriya), Idrissa Thiam (Al Mokawloon Al Arab), Souleymane Anne (FC Fleury 91), Aboubakary Koïta (AEK Athens), Sidi Amar (Mauritania).
Aritz López is the current head coach of Mauritania. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 21% win rate across 19 matches, averaging 1.05 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Amir Abdou managed the club for 8 seasons, recording 9 wins from 30 matches (30% win rate). Didier Gomes Da Rosa managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 3 wins from 10 matches (30% win rate). Other former coaches include Corentin Martins, Gerard Buscher, and Patrice Neveu.
Mauritania plays their home matches at Stade Olympique de Nouakchott in Nouakchott, which has a capacity of 40,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Mauritania, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Mauritania to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
FIFA rank
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification
- Qualification next stage
Coach win percentagePoints per game
News
About
Mauritania is the men's national football team, currently ranked #113 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Nouakchott, playing their home matches at Stade Olympique de Nouakchott. Follow Mauritania on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Mauritania have been in mixed form recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 6 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-1 draw with Tunisia, a 1-2 loss to Argentina, a 1-1 draw with Angola, and a 1-0 win against Niger. In the Arab Cup Qualification, they faced a 0-2 loss to Kuwait.
Recent results for Mauritania:
- November 12, 2025: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Tunisia
- November 25, 2025: Arab Cup Qualification - 0-2 loss vs Kuwait
- March 27, 2026: Friendlies - 1-2 loss at Argentina
- June 5, 2026: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Angola
- June 8, 2026: Friendlies - 1-0 win vs Niger
Upcoming fixtures for Mauritania:
- September 23, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - vs Central African Republic
- September 27, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - at Benin
- November 11, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - at Burkina Faso
- November 15, 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - vs Burkina Faso
- March 24, 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. F - at Central African Republic
Looking ahead, Mauritania have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Central African Republic (home), Benin (away), Burkina Faso (away), Burkina Faso (home), and Central African Republic (away).
Mauritania's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Mamadou Diop (Auxerre), Abderrahmane Sarr (Tromsø), Babacar Diop (FC Nouadhibou). Defenders: Jordan Lefort (Angers), Said Imigene (CD Leganés II), Khadim Diaw (Olympique Akbou), Aly Abeid (CFR Cluj), Demini Saleck (FC Nouadhibou), Lamine Ba (Śląsk Wrocław), Nouh El Abd (ES Sétif), Ibrahima Keita (Espérance). Midfielders: Maata Magassa (ZED FC), Guessouma Fofana (Al Hilal Omdurman), Abdallahi Mahmoud (Mauritania), Moctar El Hacen (Difaâ El Jadida), Yacoub Ethmane (Mauritania), Beyatt Lekoueiry (Lausanne), Oumar Ngom (Lecce). Forwards: Amar Haïdara (FK Liepāja), Djeidi Gassama (Rangers), Mamadou Diallo (CSKA 1948), Papa Yade (FC Oleksandriya), Idrissa Thiam (Al Mokawloon Al Arab), Souleymane Anne (FC Fleury 91), Aboubakary Koïta (AEK Athens), Sidi Amar (Mauritania).
Aritz López is the current head coach of Mauritania. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 21% win rate across 19 matches, averaging 1.05 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Amir Abdou managed the club for 8 seasons, recording 9 wins from 30 matches (30% win rate). Didier Gomes Da Rosa managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 3 wins from 10 matches (30% win rate). Other former coaches include Corentin Martins, Gerard Buscher, and Patrice Neveu.
Mauritania plays their home matches at Stade Olympique de Nouakchott in Nouakchott, which has a capacity of 40,000.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Mauritania, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Mauritania to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.