Egypt national team AFCON records complete guide
The Egypt national football team has a rich history in the Africa Cup of Nations, with a total of 8 titles won, 4 runner-up finishes, and 5 third-place finishes. In this article, we will delve into the team’s AFCON records, providing a comprehensive guide to their performance in the tournament.
AFCON Titles
1957 AFCON:
Egypt won their first AFCON title, defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.
- 1959 AFCON: Egypt retained their title, defeating Sudan 4-0 in the final.
- 1962 AFCON: Egypt won their third consecutive title, defeating Ethiopia 2-0 in the final.
- 1986 AFCON: Egypt won their fourth title, defeating Ivory Coast 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
- 1998 AFCON: Egypt won their fifth title, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the final.
- 2006 AFCON: Egypt won their sixth title, defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
- 2010 AFCON: Egypt won their seventh title, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
- 2013 AFCON: Egypt won their eighth title, defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.
AFCON Runner-up Finishes
- 1963 AFCON: Egypt lost to Ghana 3-0 in the final.
- 1970 AFCON: Egypt lost to Sudan 1-0 in the final.
- 1990 AFCON: Egypt lost to Algeria 1-0 in the final.
- 2017 AFCON: Egypt lost to Cameroon 2-1 in the final.
AFCON Third-Place Finishes
- 1965 AFCON: Egypt finished third, defeating Tanzania 4-0 in the third-place playoff.
- 1974 AFCON: Egypt finished third, defeating Zaire 4-0 in the third-place playoff.
- 1984 AFCON: Egypt finished third, defeating Nigeria 3-1 in the third-place playoff.
- 2004 AFCON: Egypt finished third, defeating Mali 6-1 in the third-place playoff.
In conclusion, the Egypt national team has a rich history in the Africa Cup of Nations, with 8 titles won, 4 runner-up finishes, and 5 third-place finishes. Their AFCON records are a testament to the team’s dedication and hard work.
