Greatest moments in AFCON history complete guide

The Greatest Moments in AFCON History: A Complete Guide

African Football’s Most Iconic Moments

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has a rich history, spanning over seven decades, with numerous iconic moments that have left an indelible mark on the sport. From dramatic finals to stunning upsets, we take a journey through the most memorable moments in AFCON history.

Early Years (1957-1970)

• 1957: Egypt‘s First Title

  – Egypt won the inaugural AFCON title, defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.

• 1962: Ghana’s Historic Win – Ghana became the first team to win the tournament on foreign soil, defeating Egypt 3-0 in the final.
• 1965: Tunisia’s First Title – Tunisia won their first AFCON title, defeating Ghana 3-2 in the final.

The Golden Age (1970-1990)

• 1972: Zaire’s Upset – Zaire, led by the legendary Kalala Mukendi, shocked Egypt 2-1 in the final.
• 1978: Ghana’s Second Title – Ghana won their second AFCON title, defeating Nigeria 2-0 in the final.
• 1984: Cameroon’s First Title – Cameroon won their first AFCON title, defeating Nigeria 3-1 in the final.

Modern Era (1990-2010)

• 1992: Ivory Coast’s First Title – Ivory Coast won their first AFCON title, defeating Ghana 9-3 in a penalty shootout.
• 1996: South Africa’s Historic Win – South Africa, led by the legendary Phil Masinga, won their first AFCON title, defeating Tunisia 2-0 in the final.
• 2004: Tunisia’s Second Title – Tunisia won their second AFCON title, defeating Morocco 2-1 in the final.

Recent Years (2010-Present)

• 2012: Zambia’s Historic Win – Zambia, led by the legendary Kalaba Rainford, won their first AFCON title, defeating Côte d’Ivoire 8-7 in a penalty shootout.
• 2015: Ivory Coast’s Second Title – Ivory Coast won their second AFCON title, defeating Ghana 9-8 in a penalty shootout.
• 2019: Algeria’s First Title in 29 Years – Algeria won their 19th AFCON title, defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final.

From Egypt’s first title to Algeria’s recent triumph, the AFCON has witnessed some of the most iconic moments in African football history. As the tournament continues to grow in popularity, we can expect even more thrilling moments in the years to come.