past winners of africa cup of nations

Past Winners of Africa Cup of Nations

The Africa Cup of Nations, also known as AFCON, is an international football tournament held every two years, featuring national teams from Africa. The tournament has a rich history, with the first edition held in 1957 in Sudan. Over the years, many teams have lifted the coveted trophy, and here are some of the past winners:

Early Years (1957-1970)

• 1957: Egypt

  – The Pharaohs won the inaugural tournament, defeating Ethiopia 4-0 in the final.

• 1959: Sudan

  – The hosts won their first title, defeating Egypt 4-0 in the final.

• 1962: Ethiopia – The Ethiopians won their first and only title, defeating Egypt 4-0 in the final.

• 1963: Ghana

  – The Black Stars won their first title, defeating Sudan 3-0 in the final.

• 1965: Ghana – Ghana won their second title, defeating Tunisia 3-2 in the final.
• 1968: Ghana – Ghana won their third title, defeating Egypt 1-0 in the final.
• 1970: Sudan – Sudan won their second title, defeating Ghana 3-3 (3-2 in penalties) in the final.

Middle Years (1972-1990)

• 1972: Congo-Brazzaville – The hosts won their first title, defeating Mali 3-2 in the final.
• 1974: Zaire – The hosts won their first title, defeating Zambia 2-0 in the final.
• 1976: Morocco – The Atlas Lions won their first title, defeating Guinea 1-1 (3-2 in penalties) in the final.
• 1978: Ghana – Ghana won their fourth title, defeating Uganda 2-0 in the final.
• 1980: Nigeria – The Super Eagles won their first title, defeating Algeria 3-0 in the final.
• 1982: Ghana – Ghana won their fifth title, defeating Libya 1-1 (7-6 in penalties) in the final.
• 1984: Cameroon – The Indomitable Lions won their first title, defeating Nigeria 3-1 in the final.
• 1986: Egypt – The Pharaohs won their second title, defeating Ivory Coast 0-0 (5-4 in penalties) in the final.
• 1988: Cameroon – Cameroon won their second title, defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.
• 1990: Algeria – The Fennec Foxes won their first title, defeating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.

Modern Era (1992-2022)

• 1992: Ivory Coast – The Elephants won their first title, defeating Ghana 9-3 in the final.
• 1994: Nigeria – Nigeria won their second title, defeating Zambia 2-1 in the final.
• 1996: South Africa – The Bafana Bafana won their first title, defeating Tunisia 2-0 in the final.
• 1998: Egypt – Egypt won their third title, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the final.
• 2000: Cameroon – Cameroon won their third title, defeating Nigeria 4-3 in the final.
• 2002: Cameroon – Cameroon won their fourth title, defeating Senegal 0-0 (3-2 in penalties) in the final.
• 2004: Tunisia – The Carthage Eagles won their first title, defeating Morocco 2-1 in the final.
• 2006: Egypt – Egypt won their fourth title, defeating Ivory Coast 0-0 (4-2 in penalties) in the final.
• 2008: Egypt – Egypt won their fifth title, defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the final.
• 2010: Egypt – Egypt won their sixth title, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
• 2012: Zambia – The Chipolopolo won their first title, defeating Côte d’Ivoire 8-7 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 2013: Nigeria – Nigeria won their third title, defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final.
• 2015: Ivory Coast – The Elephants won their second title, defeating Ghana 9-8 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
• 2017: Cameroon – Cameroon won their fifth title, defeating Egypt 2-1 in the final.
• 2019: Algeria – Algeria won their second title, defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final.
• 2021: Senegal – The Lions won their first title, defeating Egypt 4-2 in the final.

The Africa Cup of Nations has a rich history, with many teams having lifted the coveted trophy over the years. From the early years to the modern era, the tournament has seen its fair share of exciting matches, dramatic upsets, and thrilling comebacks.