AFCON Winners List: A Complete Chronological Guide
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is one of the most prestigious international football tournaments in Africa. Since its inception in 1957, the tournament has seen many talented teams and players compete for the coveted title. In this article, we’ll take a comprehensive look at the AFCON winners list, from the first edition to the present day.
Early Years (1957-1974)
1957: Egypt – The first-ever AFCON winners, Egypt dominated the inaugural tournament, defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.
1959: Sudan – Sudan secured their first AFCON title by defeating Egypt 4-0 in the final.
1962: Ethiopia – Ethiopia won their first AFCON title by defeating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
1963: Ghana – Ghana secured their first AFCON title by defeating Sudan 3-0 in the final.
- 1965: Ghana – Ghana won their second consecutive AFCON title by defeating Tunisia 3-2 in the final.
- 1968: Ghana – Ghana secured their third AFCON title by defeating Egypt 1-0 in the final.
- 1970: Sudan – Sudan won their second AFCON title by defeating Ghana 3-3 (2-0 in penalties).
- 1972: Congo-Brazzaville – Congo-Brazzaville secured their first AFCON title by defeating Mali 3-2 in the final.
- 1974: Zaire – Zaire won their first AFCON title by defeating Zambia 2-0 in the final.
Golden Years (1976-1990)
- 1976: Morocco – Morocco secured their first AFCON title by defeating Guinea 1-1 (3-2 in penalties).
- 1978: Ghana – Ghana won their fourth AFCON title by defeating Uganda 2-0 in the final.
- 1980: Nigeria – Nigeria secured their first AFCON title by defeating Algeria 3-0 in the final.
- 1982: Ghana – Ghana won their fifth AFCON title by defeating Libya 1-1 (7-6 in penalties).
- 1984: Cameroon – Cameroon secured their first AFCON title by defeating Nigeria 3-1 in the final.
- 1986: Egypt – Egypt won their second AFCON title by defeating Ivory Coast 0-0 (5-4 in penalties).
- 1988: Cameroon – Cameroon secured their second AFCON title by defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.
- 1990: Algeria – Algeria won their first AFCON title by defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.
Modern Era (1992-2020)
- 1992: Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast secured their first AFCON title by defeating Ghana 11-10 in a penalty shootout.
- 1994: Nigeria – Nigeria won their second AFCON title by defeating Zambia 1-1 (4-3 in penalties).
- 1996: South Africa – South Africa secured their first AFCON title by defeating Tunisia 2-0 in the final.
- 1998: Egypt – Egypt won their third AFCON title by defeating South Africa 2-0 in the final.
- 2000: Cameroon – Cameroon secured their third AFCON title by defeating Nigeria 3-2 in the final.
- 2002: Cameroon – Cameroon won their fourth AFCON title by defeating Senegal 0-0 (3-2 in penalties).
- 2004: Tunisia – Tunisia secured their first AFCON title by defeating Morocco 2-1 in the final.
- 2006: Egypt – Egypt won their fourth AFCON title by defeating Ivory Coast 0-0 (4-2 in penalties).
- 2008: Egypt – Egypt secured their fifth AFCON title by defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the final.
- 2010: Egypt – Egypt won their sixth AFCON title by defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
- 2012: Zambia – Zambia secured their first AFCON title by defeating Ivory Coast 8-7 in a penalty shootout.
- 2013: Nigeria – Nigeria won their third AFCON title by defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.
- 2015: Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast secured their second AFCON title by defeating Ghana 9-8 in a penalty shootout.
- 2017: Cameroon – Cameroon won their fifth AFCON title by defeating Egypt 2-1 in the final.
- 2019: Algeria – Algeria secured their second AFCON title by defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final.
From the early years to the present day, the AFCON has seen many talented teams and players compete for the coveted title. The tournament has undergone many changes over the years, but its rich history and tradition remain unchanged.
As we look forward to the next edition of the AFCON, we can’t help but reflect on the past winners and their remarkable achievements. Who will be the next team to lift the trophy?
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