AFCON hosting countries history complete guide

AFCON Hosting Countries History: A Complete Guide

Introduction

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is one of the most prestigious international football tournaments in Africa. The tournament has a rich history, dating back to 1957 when the first edition was held in Sudan. Over the years, the tournament has been hosted by various African countries, each leaving their mark on the beautiful game. In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at the history of AFCON hosting countries.

Early Years (1957-1970)

• Sudan (1957) – The first edition of AFCON was held in Sudan, with Egypt emerging as the champions.

• Egypt

  (1959) – Egypt hosted the second edition of AFCON, with the host country emerging as the champions.
• Ethiopia (1962) – Ethiopia hosted the third edition of AFCON, with Ethiopia emerging as the champions.
• Guinea (1965) – Guinea hosted the fourth edition of AFCON, with the host country emerging as the champions.
• Ethiopia (1968) – Ethiopia hosted the fifth edition of AFCON, with Ghana emerging as the champions.

Middle Years (1970-1990)

• Tunisia (1970) – Tunisia hosted the sixth edition of AFCON, with Sudan emerging as the champions.
• Egypt (1974) – Egypt hosted the seventh edition of AFCON, with Zaire emerging as the champions.
• Egypt (1976) – Egypt hosted the eighth edition of AFCON, with Morocco emerging as the champions.
• Ghana (1978) – Ghana hosted the ninth edition of AFCON, with Ghana emerging as the champions.
• Libya (1982) – Libya hosted the tenth edition of AFCON, with Ghana emerging as the champions.
• Tunisia (1984) – Tunisia hosted the eleventh edition of AFCON, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• Egypt (1986) – Egypt hosted the twelfth edition of AFCON, with Egypt emerging as the champions.
• Morocco (1988) – Morocco hosted the thirteenth edition of AFCON, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• Algeria (1990) – Algeria hosted the fourteenth edition of AFCON, with Algeria emerging as the champions.

Modern Years (1990-2020)

• Senegal (1992) – Senegal hosted the fifteenth edition of AFCON, with Ivory Coast emerging as the champions.
• South Africa (1996) – South Africa hosted the sixteenth edition of AFCON, with South Africa emerging as the champions.
• Guinea (2002) – Guinea hosted the nineteenth edition of AFCON, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• Tunisia (2004) – Tunisia hosted the twentieth edition of AFCON, with Tunisia emerging as the champions.
• Egypt (2006) – Egypt hosted the twenty-first edition of AFCON, with Egypt emerging as the champions.
• Ghana (2008) – Ghana hosted the twenty-second edition of AFCON, with Egypt emerging as the champions.
• Angola (2010) – Angola hosted the twenty-third edition of AFCON, with Egypt emerging as the champions.
• Gabon (2012) – Gabon hosted the twenty-fourth edition of AFCON, with Zambia emerging as the champions.
• South Africa (2013) – South Africa hosted the twenty-fifth edition of AFCON, with Nigeria emerging as the champions.
• Equatorial Guinea (2015) – Equatorial Guinea hosted the twenty-sixth edition of AFCON, with Ivory Coast emerging as the champions.
• Gabon (2017) – Gabon hosted the twenty-seventh edition of AFCON, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• Egypt (2019) – Egypt hosted the twenty-eighth edition of AFCON, with Algeria emerging as the champions.

Conclusion

The AFCON hosting countries history is a rich and diverse one, with each country leaving its mark on the beautiful game. From the early years in Sudan and Egypt to the modern years in South Africa and Gabon, the tournament has grown in popularity and prestige over the years. As the tournament continues to grow, it is exciting to see which African countries will host the AFCON in the future.