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Niger

Niger have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

Still waiting for a first title
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Niger's story so far

Niger are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Niger qualified for consecutive Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2012 and 2013, the Mena's most sustained run at the continental level. Both campaigns ended in the group stage, and their first AFCON finals win is still one of the major milestones missing from the record.

Niger at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultNiger qualified for consecutive Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2012 and 2013, the Mena's most sustained run at the continental level. Both campaigns ended in the group stage, and their first AFCON finals win is still one of the major milestones missing from the record.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Niger would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations — the top continental honor in the Africa (CAF) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Niger ever won a major football trophy?

No. Niger has never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Niger qualified for consecutive Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2012 and 2013, the Mena's most sustained run at the continental level. Both campaigns ended in the group stage, and their first AFCON finals win is still one of the major milestones missing from the record.

What is Niger's best-ever tournament result?

Niger qualified for consecutive Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2012 and 2013, the Mena's most sustained run at the continental level. Both campaigns ended in the group stage, and their first AFCON finals win is still one of the major milestones missing from the record.

Which trophies could Niger still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Niger.

Which confederation does Niger compete in?

Niger competes in Africa (CAF). Its main continental championship is the Africa Cup of Nations.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09