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Seychelles national football team

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Men's national association football team representing Seychelles
This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, seeSeychelles women's national football team.

Seychelles
NicknameThe Pirates
AssociationSeychelles Football Federation (SFF)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCOSAFA (Southern Africa)
Head coachRalph Jean-Louis
CaptainCharmaine Häusl
MostcapsBenoit Marie (64)
Top scorerPhilip Zialor (14)
Home stadiumStade Linité
FIFA codeSEY
Firstcolours
Secondcolours
Thirdcolours
FIFA ranking
Current 203Increase 1 (19 November 2025)[1]
Highest129 (October 2006)
Lowest203 (3 April 2025-)
First international
RéunionRéunion 2–0Seychelles 
(Saint-Denis, Réunion; 13 February 1974)
Biggest win
 Seychelles 9–0Maldives 
(Saint-Pierre, Réunion; 27 August 1979)
Biggest defeat
 Ivory Coast 9–0Seychelles 
(Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire; 17 November 2023)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances14 (first in2005)
Best resultGroup stage (2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2013,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023,2024)

TheSeychelles national football team, nicknamedthe Pirates, representsSeychelles in internationalfootball and is controlled by theSeychelles Football Federation (SFF). SFF has been a member of theConfederation of African Football (CAF) andFIFA since 1986.[3] The team's home stadium is the 10,000-capacityStade Linité located inRoche Caiman in the outskirts ofVictoria, the capital of Seychelles.[3]

History

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Football was introduced to Seychelles in the 1930s. Its first official competition, the Challenge Cup, was organized in 1936. Then in 1941, a championship between five teams was set up with matches of 60 minutes, played barefoot.[4]

In 1969, the president of theSeychelles Football Federation wanted to set up a national team. Engaged on a voluntary basis,Adrian Fisher arrived on the island in September to reorganize Seychelles football. He equipped all the players with shoes, introduced contemporary training techniques and extended the match time to 90 minutes. The newly-formed national team played their first matches at a friendly tournament in Kenya in April 1970. In Seychelles' first matches played on a real football pitch, they drew 2–2 againstFeisal F.C. then lost 1–2 to Mwengi atMombasa Municipal Stadium. When Fisher left Seychelles in 1973, the team had played six games against four clubs.

Seychelles played their first match against another national team on March 13, 1974, againstRéunion. In this friendly match, thePirates lost 0–2. Two years later, this time as an independent nation, the Seychelles faced Réunion again, losing 1–4. In September 1977, they played their first match against a FIFA-affiliated team,Mauritius, during a tournament played in Réunion, and lost 1–2. The team enjoyed its first victory the following year by beating Réunion 1–0 at home.

Seychelles vEthiopia atStade Linité, 5 September 2015

In 1979, Seychelles played their first tournament, the1979 Indian Ocean Games. They lost their first game 3–0 toRéunion, and beatMaldives 9–0 in their second. In the semi-final, they knocked outMauritius 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw, but in the final they lost 2–1 to Réunion.

Seychelles were eliminated from the group stage at the1985 Indian Ocean Games but, on August 31, 1986, they played their first competitive match recognised byFIFA andCAF, following their affiliation with both organisations, a qualification match against Mauritius for the1987 All-Africa Games, which they lost 1–2. They participated, for the first time, in the1988 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Mauritius but lost 1–3 over the two legs.

At the1990 Indian Ocean Games, the team suffered the heaviest defeat in its history againstMadagascar in the semi-final, losing 0–6. In the bronze medal match, they won againstComoros 3–1. Despite hosting thefollowing games, the team failed to repeat this performance, losing all four games and finishing last in the competition.

After the elimination from the preliminary phase of the1996 African Cup of Nations by Mauritius 2–1 over the two legs,Vojo Gardašević was hired to lead the team. Following that, thePirates again finished third in the1998 Indian Ocean Games and, two years later, competed in theWorld Cup qualifiers for the first time. Playing againstNamibia they drew 1–1 inStade Linité, thanks to a goal byPhilip Zialor but lost the second leg 0–3. Seychelles were also eliminated in the preliminary round of the2000 African Cup of Nations byZimbabwe 0–6 over the two matches. Seychelles fared better in the qualification for the2004 African Cup of Nations as the team, led byDominique Bathenay thenMichael Nees, finished third and recorded two prestigious home wins: beatingEritrea 1–0 with a goal by veteranRoddy Victor, and beating aPeter Ndlovu-led Zimbabwe team 2–1 with goals by strikersAlpha Baldé andPhilip Zialor. Following that they achieved a bronze medal at the2003 Indian Ocean Games, then were eliminated in the preliminary round of the2006 World Cup byZambia, 1–5 in the two games.

In2011, Seychelles hosted the2011 Indian Ocean Island Games and won the tournament for the first time, beatingMauritius in the final on penalties.[5][6]

The rest of the 2010s saw little success forThe Pirates with the high point achieved during2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification where they managed a 2–0 win overLesotho and a 1–1 draw withEthiopia to finish third in their four-team group.[citation needed]

FIFA Goal programme

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In 2006, a new technical centre inMahé was opened, with help from the FIFA Goal programme.[7] The project had a total cost of approximately 750,000 USD.James Michel, president of the Seychelles, was present at the inauguration. The technical centre houses the SFF headquarters, an auditorium, 20 bedrooms, two massage rooms, changing rooms and a restaurant. The centre is located next to the turf pitches that were also installed by the Goal programme in 2003.[8][9]

Results and fixtures

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Main article:Seychelles national football team results

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

2025

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Gabon  v Seychelles
20 March 20252026 FIFA World Cup qualificationGabon 3–0 SeychellesFranceville, Gabon
20:00 UTC+1
ReportStadium:Stade de Franceville
Referee: Mehrez Melki (Tunisia)
Burundi  v Seychelles
25 March 20252026 FIFA World Cup qualificationBurundi 5–0 SeychellesMeknes, Morocco
20:00 UTC+1ReportStadium:Honneur Stadium
Referee: Youcef Gamouh (Algeria)
Seychelles  v Gabon
3 September 2025 (2025-09-03)2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationSeychelles 0–4 GabonSaint Pierre, Mauritius
17:00 UTC+4Report (FIFA)
Report (CAF)
Stadium:Côte d'Or National Sports Complex
Referee: Jean Ouattara (Burkina Faso)
Kenya  v Seychelles
9 September2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationKenya 5–0 SeychellesNairobi, Kenya
Report (FIFA)
Report (CAF)
Stadium:Moi International Sports Centre
Referee: Joseph Odey Ogabor (Nigeria)
Seychelles  v Ivory Coast
6 October2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationSeychelles 0–7 Ivory CoastSaint Pierre, Mauritius
17:00 UTC+4Stadium:Côte d'Or National Sports Complex
Referee: Jean Ishimwe (Rwanda)
Seychelles  v Gambia
13 October2026 FIFA World Cup qualificationSeychelles 0–7 Gambia

Coaching staff

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PositionName
Head CoachSeychellesRalph Jean-Louis (caretaker)
Assistant CoachesSeychelles Ernest Vivien
Seychelles Lesley Guichard
Goalkeeping CoachSeychelles Frantz Boulle
Fitness CoachSeychelles James Fontaine
Match AnalystSeychelles Alexis Lafleur
DoctorsSeychelles Dr. Daniel François
Seychelles Dr. Justine Valmont
PhysiotherapistsSeychelles Michael Payet
Seychelles Jules Hervé
Seychelles Richard Lemoine
Seychelles Thomas Hoareau
Team CoordinatorSeychellesGavin Jeanne
Technical DirectorSeychellesVivian Bothe

Coaching history

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Caretaker managers are listed initalics.

Players

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Current squad

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The following players were selected for the2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF Group F matches againstGabon andKenya on 3 and 9 September 2025.[10]

Caps and goals correct as of 25 March 2025, after the match againstBurundi.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11GKCarlos Simeon (1998-10-29)29 October 1998 (age 27)50Seychelles Football FederationAnse Réunion
181GKRomeo Padayachy (1993-02-18)18 February 1993 (age 32)40Seychelles Football FederationLight Stars
1GKIan Ah-Kong (1995-11-02)2 November 1995 (age 30)190Seychelles Football FederationAnse Réunion

22DFJustin Riaze (2002-11-14)14 November 2002 (age 23)10Seychelles Football FederationSaint Louis Suns United
32DFMakhan Bristol-Cissoko (2006-06-26)26 June 2006 (age 19)80Seychelles Football FederationForesters Mont Fleuri
42DFAlfie Walters (2002-09-01)1 September 2002 (age 23)20The Football AssociationMetropolitan Police
52DFDon Fanchette (1997-12-03)3 December 1997 (age 27)310Seychelles Football FederationLa Passe
122DFWarren Mellie (1994-10-01)1 October 1994 (age 31)403Seychelles Football FederationForesters Mont Fleuri
2DFMarkus Payet (2005-06-13)13 June 2005 (age 20)90Seychelles Football FederationLa Passe

83MFLorenzo Hoareau (2007-06-01)1 June 2007 (age 18)93Seychelles Football FederationAnse Réunion
103MFDean Mothe (2000-08-01)1 August 2000 (age 25)250Seychelles Football FederationSaint Louis Suns United
143MFAnil Dijoux (2006-07-20)20 July 2006 (age 19)40Seychelles Football FederationAnse Réunion
163MFJosip Ravignia (2001-01-19)19 January 2001 (age 24)200Seychelles Football FederationSt Michel United
173MFRyan Henriette (2001-01-23)23 January 2001 (age 24)222Seychelles Football FederationAnse Réunion
203MFImra Raheriniaina (2004-11-19)19 November 2004 (age 21)110Seychelles Football FederationSaint Louis Suns United
213MFVince Fred (2005-10-16)16 October 2005 (age 20)40Seychelles Football FederationLight Stars
3MFElie Sopha (2004-11-03)3 November 2004 (age 21)120Seychelles Football FederationSt Michel United

64FWAnelka Adela00Seychelles Football FederationBel Air
74FWBrandon Labrosse (1999-03-11)11 March 1999 (age 26)324Seychelles Football FederationForesters Mont Fleuri
94FWJerone Joubert20Seychelles Football FederationLight Stars
114FWTyrone Cadeau (2004-06-14)14 June 2004 (age 21)70The Football AssociationNewcastle Town
134FWSamuel Okolie (2008-03-22)22 March 2008 (age 17)00The Football AssociationCambridge United
154FWTorry Radegonde00Seychelles Football FederationLa Passe

Player records

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As of 10 October 2025[11]
Players inbold are still active with Seychelles.

Most appearances

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RankNameCapsGoalsCareer
1Benoit Marie6402013–present
2Gervais Waye-Hive5162012–present
3Colin Esther4522008–2022
4Eric Nelson Sopha4401996–2012
5Jones Joubert4302006–2019
Warren Mellie4332017–present
7Achille Henriette3962006–2016
8Brandon Labrosse3542017–present
9Henny Dufresne [it]3312002–2014
Philip Zialor33141998–2009

Top goalscorers

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RankNameGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1Philip Zialor14330.421998–2009
2Alpha Baldé [it]6200.31996–2011
Achille Henriette6390.152006–2016
Gervais Waye-Hive6510.122012–present
5Perry Monnaie4170.242018–2020
Don Annacoura [it]4270.152000–2011
Brandon Labrosse4350.112019–present
8Ralph Jean-Louis3100.31993–2000
Lorenzo Hoareau3120.252021–present
Wilnes Brutus [it]3120.252002–2011
Leroy Coralie [es]3170.182016–2022
Yelvanny Rose3180.172002–2007
Nelson Laurence3250.122008–2018
Godfrey Denis Armel3290.11998–2008
Warren Mellie3430.072017–present

Competition records

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World CupQualification
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
1930 to1974Part ofUnited KingdomPart ofUnited Kingdom
1978 to1986Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1990 to1998Did not enterDid not enter
South KoreaJapan2002Did not qualify201114
Germany2006201115
South Africa20106006417
Brazil2014200207
Russia2018200203
Qatar20222002010
CanadaMexicoUnited States2026100010253
MoroccoPortugalSpain2030To be determinedTo be determined
Saudi Arabia2034
Total0/9260224899

Africa Cup of Nations

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Africa Cup of Nations recordAfrica Cup of Nations Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Sudan1957 toEthiopia1976Part ofUnited KingdomPart ofUnited Kingdom
Ghana1978 toEgypt1986Not affiliated to CAFNot affiliated to CAF
Morocco1988Did not enterDid not enter
Algeria1990Did not qualify210113
Senegal1992WithdrewWithdrew
Tunisia1994Did not enterDid not enter
South Africa1996WithdrewWithdrew
Burkina Faso1998Did not qualify201112
GhanaNigeria2000Did not enterDid not enter
Mali2002
Tunisia2004Did not qualify6204410
Egypt2006201115
Ghana20086114314
Angola20106006417
Equatorial GuineaGabon2012Did not enterDid not enter
South Africa2013Did not qualify200207
Equatorial Guinea2015WithdrewWithdrew
Gabon2017Did not qualify6114511
Egypt20196015325
Cameroon2021200213
Ivory Coast2023201113
Morocco2025ExcludedExcluded
KenyaTanzaniaUganda2027To be determinedTo be determined
2029
Total0/3542563124100

Indian Ocean Island Games

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Indian Ocean Island Games record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGA
Réunion1979Runners-up2nd4112116
Mauritius1985Group stage6th200214
Madagascar1990Third place3rd310239
Seychelles1993Fourth place4th4004312
Réunion1998Third place3rd4202910
Mauritius2003Third place3rd412136
Madagascar2007Group stage5th210124
Seychelles2011Champions1st5320104
Réunion2015Group stage5th310243
Mauritius2019Fourth place4th402228
Madagascar2023Group Stage6th200202
Total1 Title11/1136107204868

CECAFA Cup

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Main article:CECAFA Cup

COSAFA Cup

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Main article:COSAFA Cup
YearCOSAFA Cup
RoundResultMWDLGFGA
2000Excluded
2001
2002Did not enter
2003
2004
2005Round 111th100103
2006Round 17th201113
2007Round 113th200207
South Africa2008Group stage11th311182
Zimbabwe2009Group stage13th300326
Zambia2013Group stage13th200228
South Africa2015Group stage13th301202
Namibia2016Group stage14th3003010
South Africa2017Group stage14th3003110
South Africa2018Group stage12th302123
South Africa2019Group stage13th301206
South Africa2021Did not enter
South Africa2022Group Stage13th300316
South Africa2023Group Stage12th300329
TotalGroup stage11/193416271975

Head-to-head record

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As of 14 October 2025[12]

FIFA members

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Opponent
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
 Algeria200206–6
 Angola200226–4
 Bangladesh3111220
 Botswana200203–3
 Burkina Faso200237–4
 Burundi7007322–19
 Comoros93241216–4
 Congo1010110
 DR Congo200207–7
 Eritrea310212–1
 Eswatini401317–6
 Ethiopia201123–1
 Gabon200207–7
 Gambia2002112–11
 Ivory Coast2002016–16
 Kenya7016226–24
 Lesotho512256–1
 Libya2002213–11
 Madagascar13049628–22
 Malawi200205–5
 Maldives84132110+11
 Mali200205–5
 Mauritius3168173251–19
 Mozambique401326–4
 Namibia7034515–10
 Nigeria200216–5
 Palestine100101–1
 Rwanda2002010–10
 San Marino1010000
 Sierra Leone100102–2
 South Africa301209–9
 South Sudan200213–2
 Sri Lanka421185+3
 Sudan200205–5
 Tanzania211032+1
 Tunisia4004014–14
 Uganda300328–6
 Zambia4013311–8
 Zimbabwe7106322–19
Total1652031113124380–256

Non FIFA members

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Opponent
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
 Mayotte310235–2
 Réunion162113933–24
Total1931151238–26

Honours

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Regional

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Friendly

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References

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  1. ^"The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking".FIFA. 19 November 2025. Retrieved19 November 2025.
  2. ^Elo rankings change compared to one year ago."World Football Elo Ratings".eloratings.net. 23 November 2025. Retrieved23 November 2025.
  3. ^ab"Sport in The Seychelles".topendsports.com.Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved29 May 2020.
  4. ^"History Of Seychelles Football & Federation".Cerf Resort.Archived from the original on 13 August 2016. Retrieved25 September 2020.
  5. ^FIFA.com (27 August 2020)."Spectacular Seychelles' footballing passion".Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved25 September 2020.
  6. ^FIFA.com (1 September 2011)."Seychelles making historic waves". Retrieved25 September 2020.[dead link]
  7. ^"Seychelles FIFA Goal Project"(PDF).FIFA.com. 21 April 2009. Archived fromthe original(PDF) on 17 March 2018. Retrieved24 September 2020.
  8. ^"Seychelles Football Federation & history".www.cerf-resort.com.Archived from the original on 13 August 2016. Retrieved25 September 2020.
  9. ^"Goal Project 2-Seychelles' football house inaugurated".Seychelles Nation. 16 February 2006.Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved25 September 2020.
  10. ^"FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers are coming".Facebook. Seychelles Football Federation. 28 August 2025. Retrieved28 August 2025.
  11. ^"Seychelles".National Football Teams.Archived from the original on 8 July 2023. Retrieved14 April 2023.
  12. ^"World Football Elo Ratings: Seychelles". Eloratings.net. 4 May 2023.Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved4 May 2023.

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