Congo have gone 54 years, 5 months without a major trophy.
Congo — last major trophy
Time since last trophy
Congo (then the People's Republic of the Congo) won as hosts in Yaounde-adjacent Cameroon, for their only AFCON title, a rare continental peak for one of Africa's smaller footballing nations.
The Republic of the Congo's only Africa Cup of Nations title came in 1972, held in Cameroon, a surprise triumph for a nation with limited footballing resources compared to many of the continent's larger powers. More than five decades later, it remains the country's sole major honor, and Congo has never come especially close to repeating it, generally struggling to qualify consistently for either the AFCON or the World Cup in the decades since. The team, nicknamed the 'Red Devils,' remains one of the smaller and less internationally visible football nations in Africa, and the 1972 title is a point of enduring national pride precisely because of how rarely the country has competed at the top level of the sport since.
| Competition | Titles won |
|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 1 |
| Year | Competition | Result | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Africa Cup of Nations | Won | 3-2 vs Mali |
1972, winning the Africa Cup of Nations, held in Cameroon.
No, they have never reached the men's World Cup finals.
The 'Red Devils' (Les Diables Rouges).
No, they have rarely qualified for the tournament since their 1972 win.
Yes. Congo last won AFCON in 1972, when they won the 1972 Africa Cup of Nations. The live counter above shows the current time since that title.
Congo last won AFCON in 1972 at the 1972 Africa Cup of Nations.
Last verified 2026-09-08. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.
Data last verified: 2026-09-08
