Egypt national team AFCON records complete guide
The Egypt national team has a rich history in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a total of seven titles, making them one of the most successful teams in the competition’s history. In this article, we will delve into the team’s AFCON records, providing a comprehensive guide to their performance over the years.
Egypt’s AFCON titles
- 1957
: Egypt won their first AFCON title, defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.
- 1959
: The Pharaohs successfully defended their title, defeating Sudan 4-0 in the final.
- 1962: Egypt won their third consecutive title, defeating Ethiopia 3-0 in the final.
- 1986: The team 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: The team won their sixth title, defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 in the final.
- 2010: Egypt won their seventh title, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
Egypt’s AFCON runner-up finishes
- 1963: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Ghana 3-0 in the final.
- 1970: The team finished as runners-up, losing to Sudan 1-0 in the final.
- 1990: Egypt finished as runners-up, losing to Algeria 1-0 in the final.
- 2017: The team finished as runners-up, losing to Cameroon 2-1 in the final.
Egypt’s AFCON group stage performances
The team has consistently performed well in the group stage, with a few exceptions. In the 2019 AFCON, Egypt finished second in their group, behind South Africa. In the 2021 AFCON, the team finished third in their group, behind Nigeria and Tunisia.
Egypt’s AFCON top scorers
- Hossam Hassan: Egypt’s all-time leading scorer in the AFCON, with 18 goals.
- Abdel Fattah Hassan: The second-highest scorer for Egypt in the AFCON, with 12 goals.
Conclusion
Egypt’s AFCON records are a testament to the team’s rich history and success in the competition. With seven titles and several runner-up finishes, the team has consistently performed well over the years. As the team continues to compete in the AFCON, fans can look forward to seeing their favorite players take the field and strive for another title.
