Egypt national team AFCON records explained for beginners

Egypt National Team AFCON Records Explained for Beginners

The Africa Cup of Nations, commonly referred to as the AFCON, is the most prestigious international football tournament in Africa. Egypt, one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history, has a rich legacy of achievements that have captivated fans across the continent. In this article, we will delve into the AFCON records of the Egyptian national team, breaking down their impressive statistics and milestones for beginners.

AFCON Titles Won

Egypt

has a total of 7 AFCON titles, with their first win coming in 1957. Their most recent victory was in 2010, when they defeated Ghana 1-0 in the final. Here’s a breakdown of their AFCON titles:

• 1957: Egypt’s first AFCON title, won under the leadership of coach Salim Selim.
• 1959: Egypt’s second AFCON title, won under the leadership of coach Salim Selim.
• 1962: Egypt’s third AFCON title, won under the leadership of coach Salim Selim.
• 1986: Egypt’s fourth AFCON title, won under the leadership of coach Mahmoud El-Gohary.
• 1998: Egypt’s fifth AFCON title, won under the leadership of coach Mahmoud El-Gohary.
• 2006: Egypt’s sixth AFCON title, won under the leadership of coach Hassan Shehata.
• 2010: Egypt’s seventh AFCON title, won under the leadership of coach Hassan Shehata.

AFCON Runner-Up Finishes

Egypt has also finished as runners-up a total of 4 times in the AFCON. Their most recent runner-up finish was in 2017, when they lost to Cameroon 2-1 in the final. Here’s a breakdown of their AFCON runner-up finishes:

• 1963: Egypt’s first AFCON runner-up finish, lost to Ghana in the final.
• 1970: Egypt’s second AFCON runner-up finish, lost to Sudan in the final.
• 1996: Egypt’s third AFCON runner-up finish, lost to South Africa in the final.
• 2017: Egypt’s fourth AFCON runner-up finish, lost to Cameroon in the final.

AFCON Appearances

Egypt has appeared in a total of 25 AFCON tournaments, with their first appearance coming in 1957. They have consistently been one of the top teams in the tournament, with a strong record of qualification and performance.