Greatest moments in AFCON history complete guide

The Greatest Moments in AFCON History: A Complete Guide

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated football tournaments on the continent. Since its inception in 1957, the tournament has seen its fair share of thrilling moments, stunning upsets, and heart-wrenching defeats. In this article, we will take you through the greatest moments in AFCON history, from the early days to the present.

Early Years (1957-1970)

• 1957: Egypt‘s First Title

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

• 1962: Ghana’s Historic Win – Ghana became the first West African team to win the AFCON title, defeating Egypt 3-0 in the final.
• 1963: Ethiopia’s Upset – Ethiopia pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Egypt 4-2 in the final, becoming the first team to win the title outside of Egypt.

The Golden Years (1970-1990)

• 1970: Sudan’s First Title – Sudan won their first AFCON title, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
• 1974: Zaire’s Historic Win – Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo) won their first AFCON title, defeating Zaire’s arch-rivals, Congo, 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)

• 1990: Algeria’s First Title – Algeria won their first AFCON title, defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.
• 1996: South Africa’s Historic Win – South Africa won their first AFCON title, defeating Tunisia 2-0 in the final.
• 2004: Tunisia’s First Title – Tunisia won their first AFCON title, defeating Morocco 2-1 in the final.

Recent Years (2010-Present)

• 2012: Zambia’s Historic Win – Zambia won their first AFCON title, defeating Côte d’Ivoire 8-7 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 2013: Nigeria’s First Title – Nigeria won their first AFCON title, defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.
• 2019: Algeria’s Second Title – Algeria won their second AFCON title, defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final.

These moments showcase the rich history and excitement of the AFCON tournament. From Egypt’s first title to Algeria’s second, the AFCON has seen its fair share of thrilling moments that will be remembered for generations to come.