Egypt National Team AFCON Records Complete Guide
The Egypt national team has a rich history in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a total of 8 titles won. In this guide, we will take a closer look at the team’s AFCON records, including their performance in each tournament, top scorers, and most successful managers.
AFCON Titles Won by Egypt
1957: Egypt’s first AFCON title was won in 1957, with the team defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.
1959: Egypt won their second consecutive title in 1959, defeating Sudan 4-0 in the final.
- 1962: The team won their third title in 1962, defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.
- 1986: Egypt won their fourth title in 1986, defeating Ivory Coast 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
- 1998: The team won their fifth title in 1998, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the final.
- 2006: Egypt won their sixth title in 2006, defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 in the final.
- 2010: The team won their seventh title in 2010, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
- 2013: Egypt won their eighth title in 2013, defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.
Top Scorers for Egypt in AFCON
- Hassan El-Shazly (Egypt) – 6 goals
- Abdel-Fattah El-Bakkar (Egypt) – 6 goals
- Abdel-Hamid El-Lahamy (Egypt) – 5 goals
- Abdel-Wahab El-Sayed (Egypt) – 5 goals
- Abdel-Hamid El-Afifi (Egypt) – 5 goals
Most Successful Managers for Egypt in AFCON
- Helmy Toulan (Egypt) – 3 titles (1957, 1959, 1962)
- Rashad Abdel-Moniem (Egypt) – 2 titles (1986, 1998)
- Hassan Shehata (Egypt) – 2 titles (2006, 2010)
- Hossam El-Badry (Egypt) – 1 title (2013)
The Egypt national team has a rich history in the AFCON, with a total of 8 titles won. The team’s performance in each tournament has been impressive, with many top scorers and successful managers contributing to their success.
