Egypt national team AFCON records explained for beginners

Exploring Egypt’s AFCON Records: A Beginner’s Guide

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in Africa, and Egypt is one of the most successful teams in the competition’s history. In this article, we’ll delve into Egypt’s AFCON records and provide a comprehensive overview for beginners.

AFCON Titles Won by Egypt

• Egypt has won the AFCON tournament a record seven times: 1957, 1959, 1962, 1986, 1998, 2006, and 2010.

• The team’s first AFCON title was won in 1957, under the leadership of coach Ali Sami.
• In 1959, Egypt won its second consecutive title, defeating Sudan 2-1 in the final.
• The team’s third AFCON title was won in 1962, with Egypt defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.
• In 1986, Egypt won its fourth AFCON title, defeating Libya 6-1 in the final.
• The team’s fifth AFCON title was won in 1998, with Egypt defeating South Africa 2-0 in the final.
• In 2006, Egypt won its sixth AFCON title, defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
• The team’s seventh and most recent AFCON title was won in 2010, with Egypt defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.

AFCON Runner-Up Finishes by Egypt

• Egypt has finished as runner-up in the AFCON tournament five times: 1963, 1970, 1996, 2004, and 2017.
• In 1963, Egypt lost to Ghana 3-1 in the final.
• The team’s second runner-up finish was in 1970, with Egypt losing to Sudan 1-0 in the final.
• In 1996, Egypt lost to South Africa 1-0 in the final.
• The team’s fourth runner-up finish was in 2004, with Egypt losing to Tunisia 2-1 in the final.
• In 2017, Egypt lost to Cameroon 2-1 in the final.

AFCON Semi-Final Appearances by Egypt

• Egypt has appeared in the semi-finals of the AFCON tournament 13 times.
• The team’s first semi-final appearance was in 1957, when Egypt defeated Sudan 2-1 in the semi-finals.
• In 1959, Egypt defeated Ethiopia 4-0 in the semi-finals.
• The team’s third semi-final appearance was in 1962, with Egypt defeating Ghana 2-1 in the semi-finals.
• In 1986, Egypt defeated Libya 2-1 in the semi-finals.
• The team’s fifth semi-final appearance was in 1998, with Egypt defeating South Africa 2-0 in the semi-finals.
• In 2006, Egypt defeated Ivory Coast 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the semi-finals.
• The team’s seventh semi-final appearance was in 2010, with Egypt defeating Ghana 1-0 in the semi-finals.
• In 2017, Egypt defeated Cameroon 1-0 in the semi-finals.

AFCON Group Stage Performances by Egypt

• Egypt has qualified for the AFCON group stage 24 times.
• The team has finished top of its group 12 times.
• In 2019, Egypt finished second in its group, behind South Africa.

Conclusion

Egypt’s AFCON records are a testament to the team’s rich history and success in African football. From their record seven AFCON titles to their numerous runner-up finishes and semi-final appearances, Egypt has consistently been one of the top teams in the competition. As the team continues to compete in the AFCON, fans and football enthusiasts alike can look forward to another exciting chapter in Egypt’s AFCON story.