AFCON winners list chronological complete guide

AFCON Winners List: A Complete Chronological Guide

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), also known as the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, is the main international football tournament in Africa. It is organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and is held every two years. The tournament features national teams from Africa, with the winner being crowned the champion of African football.

Early Years (1957-1968)

• 1957: Egypt won the inaugural AFCON tournament, defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.

• 1959: Egypt won the tournament again, defeating Sudan 4-0 in the final.
• 1962: Ethiopia won the tournament, defeating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 1963: Ghana won the tournament, defeating Sudan 3-0 in the final.
• 1965: Ghana won the tournament again, defeating Tunisia 3-2 in the final.
• 1968: Ethiopia won the tournament, defeating Ghana 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 3-3.

1970s (1970-1978)

• 1970: Sudan won the tournament, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
• 1972: Congo-Brazzaville won the tournament, defeating Mali 3-2 in the final.
• 1974: Zaire won the tournament, defeating Zaire 2-0 in the final.
• 1976: Morocco won the tournament, defeating Guinea 1-1 (3-2 in a penalty shootout).
• 1978: Ghana won the tournament, defeating Uganda 2-0 in the final.

1980s (1980-1988)

• 1980: Nigeria won the tournament, defeating Algeria 3-0 in the final.
• 1982: Ghana won the tournament again, defeating Libya 7-6 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1.
• 1984: Cameroon won the tournament, defeating Nigeria 3-1 in the final.
• 1986: Egypt won the tournament, defeating Ivory Coast 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 1988: Cameroon won the tournament again, defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.

1990s (1990-1998)

• 1990: Algeria won the tournament, defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.
• 1992: Ivory Coast won the tournament, defeating Ghana 9-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 1994: Nigeria won the tournament, defeating Zambia 2-1 in the final.
• 1996: South Africa won the tournament, defeating Tunisia 2-0 in the final.
• 1998: Egypt won the tournament, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the final.

2000s (2000-2008)

• 2000: Cameroon won the tournament, defeating Nigeria 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 3-3.
• 2002: Cameroon won the tournament again, defeating Senegal 3-0 in the final.
• 2004: Tunisia won the tournament, defeating Morocco 2-1 in the final.
• 2006: Egypt won the tournament, defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 2008: Egypt won the tournament again, defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the final.

2010s (2010-2019)

• 2010: Egypt won the tournament, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
• 2012: Zambia won the tournament, defeating Côte d’Ivoire 8-7 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 2013: Nigeria won the tournament, defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.
• 2015: Ivory Coast won the tournament, defeating Ghana 9-8 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 2017: Cameroon won the tournament, defeating Egypt 2-1 in the final.
• 2019: Algeria won the tournament, defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final.

2020s (2021-present)

• 2021: Senegal won the tournament, defeating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.

The AFCON winners list is a testament to the rich football history of Africa, with many teams having won the tournament multiple times. From the early years of the tournament to the present day, the competition has grown in popularity and prestige, with the winner being crowned the champion of African football.