The

sport Sport pertains to any form of competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. Sports can, ...

of football in the country of Mauritania is run by the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. The association administers the national football team, as well as the

Mauritanian Premier League Super D1 ( ar, الدوري الموريتاني الممتاز), is the top division of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. It was created in 1976. Current clubs (2021–22) Previous winners *1976: AS Garde Natio ...

. Football is the most popular sport in the country.

National team

Mauritania is traditionally one of the weakest teams in Africa.

2019 Africa Cup of Nations The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (abbreviated as AFCON 2019 or CAN 2019), known as the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 32nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international men's football championshi ...

is the first time Mauritania qualified for the African Cup of Nations.

Mauritanian football venues

References

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