The Seychelles national football team, known as the Pirates, is the men's senior representative side of the island nation of Seychelles. Based in Victoria, they play at the Stade Linité. Operating under the Seychelles Football Federation, the team's colors are red, white, and green. As a small island nation, Seychelles football history has seen them compete primarily in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers and the COSAFA Cup, where they are perennial underdogs. A memorable achievement was winning the Indian Ocean Island Games football tournament in 2011, a significant regional success. The modern team often features a mix of local and overseas-based players and focuses on defensive organization to try and secure positive results. The supporters bring a festive, carnival-like atmosphere to matches, celebrating their team's participation. The Pirates carry the pride of the Seychellois nation onto the football pitch.