AFCON hosting countries history explained for beginners

AFCON Hosting Countries History Explained for Beginners

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON), also known as the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, is the main international football tournament in Africa, contested by national teams. The tournament has a rich history, with the first edition taking place in 1957. In this article, we will delve into the history of AFCON hosting countries.

Early Years (1957-1970)

• In 1957, the first edition of AFCON was held in Sudan, with Egypt emerging as the champions.

• In 1959, the second edition was held in Egypt, with the hosts winning the title.
• The third edition was held in Ethiopia in 1962, with Egypt claiming the title once again.
• In 1963, the fourth edition was held in Ghana, with the hosts winning the title.
• The fifth edition was held in Tunisia in 1965, with Ghana emerging as the champions.
• The sixth edition was held in Ethiopia in 1968, with Ghana claiming the title once again.
• The seventh edition was held in Sudan in 1970, with Sudan emerging as the champions.

Expansion and Growth (1972-1990)

• In 1972, the eighth edition was held in Congo, with Congo emerging as the champions.
• The ninth edition was held in Sudan in 1974, with Zaire (now DRC) emerging as the champions.
• The tenth edition was held in Egypt in 1976, with Morocco emerging as the champions.
• The eleventh edition was held in Ghana in 1978, with Ghana claiming the title once again.
• The twelfth edition was held in Nigeria in 1980, with Nigeria emerging as the champions.
• The thirteenth edition was held in Libya in 1982, with Ghana claiming the title once again.
• The fourteenth edition was held in Ivory Coast in 1984, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• The fifteenth edition was held in Egypt in 1986, with Egypt claiming the title once again.
• The sixteenth edition was held in Morocco in 1988, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• The seventeenth edition was held in Algeria in 1990, with Algeria emerging as the champions.

Modern Era (1992-Present)

• In 1992, the eighteenth edition was held in Senegal, with Ivory Coast emerging as the champions.
• The nineteenth edition was held in South Africa in 1996, with South Africa emerging as the champions.
• The twentieth edition was held in Burkina Faso in 1998, with Egypt claiming the title once again.
• The twenty-first edition was held in Ghana and Nigeria in 2000, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• The twenty-second edition was held in Mali in 2002, with Cameroon claiming the title once again.
• The twenty-third edition was held in Tunisia in 2004, with Tunisia emerging as the champions.
• The twenty-fourth edition was held in Egypt in 2006, with Egypt claiming the title once again.
• The twenty-fifth edition was held in Ghana in 2008, with Egypt emerging as the champions.
• The twenty-sixth edition was held in Angola in 2010, with Egypt claiming the title once again.
• The twenty-seventh edition was held in Gabon in 2012, with Zambia emerging as the champions.
• The twenty-eighth edition was held in South Africa in 2013, with Nigeria emerging as the champions.
• The twenty-ninth edition was held in Equatorial Guinea in 2015, with Ivory Coast emerging as the champions.
• The thirtieth edition was held in Gabon in 2017, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• The thirty-first edition was held in Egypt in 2019, with Algeria emerging as the champions.
• The thirty-second edition was held in Cameroon in 2021, with Senegal emerging as the champions.

AFCON has a rich history, with many countries having hosted the tournament over the years. From the early years in Sudan and Egypt to the modern era in South Africa and Cameroon, the tournament has grown in popularity and competitiveness.