Egypt national team AFCON records complete guide

Egypt National Team AFCON Records: A Complete Guide

The Egypt national team has a rich history in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a record 7 titles and 12 runner-up finishes. In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at the team’s AFCON records, including their performance, players, and coaches.

AFCON Titles

• 1957: Egypt won their first AFCON title, defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.

• 1959: Egypt retained their title, defeating Sudan 4-0 in the final.
• 1962: Egypt won their third consecutive title, defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.
• 1986: Egypt won their fourth title, defeating Ivory Coast 5-4 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 1998: Egypt won their fifth title, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the final.
• 2006: Egypt won their sixth title, defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 2010: Egypt won their seventh title, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.

AFCON Runner-up Finishes

• 1959: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Sudan in the final.
• 1963: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Ghana in the final.
• 1965: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Ghana in the final.
• 1970: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Sudan in the final.
• 1974: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Zaire in the final.
• 1982: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Ghana in the final.
• 1986: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Ivory Coast in the final.
• 1990: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Algeria in the final.
• 1996: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to South Africa in the final.
• 2000: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Cameroon in the final.
• 2017: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Cameroon in the final.

Notable Players

• Mohamed Salah: Egypt’s star player, who has won numerous awards and titles with the team.
• Ahmed Hassan: A legendary player who has won numerous titles with Egypt and is considered one of the greatest players in African football history.
• Aboutrika: A skilled player who has won numerous titles with Egypt and is considered one of the greatest players in African football history.

Notable Coaches

• Helmi Moustafa: A legendary coach who has led Egypt to numerous titles and is considered one of the greatest coaches in African football history.
• Mohamed El-Gohary: A skilled coach who has led Egypt to numerous titles and is considered one of the greatest coaches in African football history.

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