AFCON winners list chronological complete guide

AFCON Winners List: A Complete Chronological Guide

Introduction

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), also known as the African Nations Championship, is an international football tournament held every two years, featuring national teams from the CAF (Confederation of African Football) member associations. The tournament was first held in 1957, and since then, it has become one of the most prestigious international football competitions in Africa. In this article, we will take you through the complete chronological list of AFCON winners from its inception to the present day.

Early Years (1957-1968)

• 1957: Egypt – The first-ever AFCON winner, Egypt defeated Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.

• 1959: Sudan – Sudan won the tournament by defeating Egypt 4-0 in the final.

• 1962: Ethiopia – Ethiopia won its first AFCON title by defeating Egypt 4-0 in the final.

• 1963: Ghana – Ghana won its first AFCON title by defeating Sudan 3-0 in the final.
• 1965: Ghana – Ghana retained its title by defeating Tunisia 3-2 in the final.
• 1968: Ghana – Ghana won its third consecutive AFCON title by defeating Egypt 1-0 in the final.

Middle Years (1970-1988)

• 1970: Sudan – Sudan won its second AFCON title by defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
• 1972: Congo-Kinshasa – Congo-Kinshasa won its first AFCON title by defeating Morocco 3-2 in the final.
• 1974: Zaire – Zaire won its second AFCON title by defeating Zanzibar 3-2 in the final.
• 1976: Morocco – Morocco won its first AFCON title by defeating Guinea 1-1 (3-2 in penalties) in the final.
• 1978: Ghana – Ghana won its fourth AFCON title by defeating Uganda 2-0 in the final.
• 1980: Nigeria – Nigeria won its first AFCON title by defeating Algeria 3-0 in the final.
• 1982: Ghana – Ghana won its fifth AFCON title by defeating Libya 1-1 (7-6 in penalties) in the final.
• 1984: Cameroon – Cameroon won its first AFCON title by defeating Nigeria 3-1 in the final.
• 1986: Egypt – Egypt won its second AFCON title by defeating Côte d’Ivoire 3-1 in the final.
• 1988: Cameroon – Cameroon retained its title by defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.

Modern Era (1990-2019)

• 1990: Algeria – Algeria won its first AFCON title by defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.
• 1992: Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast won its first AFCON title by defeating Ghana 11-10 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 1994: Nigeria – Nigeria won its second AFCON title by defeating Zambia 2-1 in the final.
• 1996: South Africa – South Africa won its first AFCON title by defeating Tunisia 3-2 in the final.
• 1998: Egypt – Egypt won its third AFCON title by defeating South Africa 2-0 in the final.
• 2000: Cameroon – Cameroon won its third AFCON title by defeating Nigeria 2-2 (4-3 in penalties) in the final.
• 2002: Cameroon – Cameroon retained its title by defeating Senegal 0-0 (3-2 in penalties) in the final.
• 2004: Tunisia – Tunisia won its first AFCON title by defeating Morocco 2-1 in the final.
• 2006: Egypt – Egypt won its fourth AFCON title by defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 in the final.
• 2008: Egypt – Egypt retained its title by defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the final.
• 2010: Egypt – Egypt won its fifth AFCON title by defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
• 2012: Zambia – Zambia won its first AFCON title by defeating Ivory Coast 8-7 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 2013: Nigeria – Nigeria won its third AFCON title by defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.
• 2015: Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast won its second AFCON title by defeating Ghana 9-8 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 2017: Cameroon – Cameroon won its fifth AFCON title by defeating Egypt 2-1 in the final.
• 2019: Algeria – Algeria won its second AFCON title by defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final.

Conclusion

The Africa Cup of Nations has a rich history, with many teams vying for the top prize. From the early years to the modern era, the tournament has seen its fair share of exciting matches, dramatic comebacks, and thrilling finishes. In this article, we have taken you through the complete chronological list of AFCON winners, highlighting the teams that have made history and won the coveted title.