Egypt National Team AFCON Records Complete Guide
The Egyptian national team has a rich history in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a total of seven titles and 12 appearances in the final. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take a closer look at the team’s AFCON records, highlighting their achievements, statistics, and notable players.
AFCON Titles
1957: Egypt’s first AFCON title, won in Sudan
1959: Egypt’s second AFCON title, won in Egypt
1962: Egypt’s third AFCON title, won in Ethiopia
1986: Egypt‘s fourth AFCON title, won in Egypt
- 1998: Egypt’s fifth AFCON title, won in Burkina Faso
- 2006: Egypt’s sixth AFCON title, won in Egypt
- 2010: Egypt’s seventh AFCON title, won in Angola
AFCON Appearances
- 1957: Egypt’s first AFCON appearance, won the title
- 1959: Egypt’s second AFCON appearance, won the title
- 1962: Egypt’s third AFCON appearance, won the title
- 1963: Egypt’s fourth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 1970: Egypt’s fifth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 1986: Egypt’s sixth AFCON appearance, won the title
- 1990: Egypt’s seventh AFCON appearance, finished third
- 1992: Egypt’s eighth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 1996: Egypt’s ninth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 1998: Egypt’s tenth AFCON appearance, won the title
- 2000: Egypt’s eleventh AFCON appearance, finished third
- 2002: Egypt’s twelfth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 2004: Egypt’s thirteenth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 2006: Egypt’s fourteenth AFCON appearance, won the title
- 2008: Egypt’s fifteenth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 2010: Egypt’s sixteenth AFCON appearance, won the title
- 2012: Egypt’s seventeenth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 2013: Egypt’s eighteenth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 2015: Egypt’s nineteenth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 2017: Egypt’s twentieth AFCON appearance, finished third
- 2019: Egypt’s twenty-first AFCON appearance, finished third
- 2021: Egypt’s twenty-second AFCON appearance, finished third
Notable Players
- Mohamed Salah: A key player in Egypt’s AFCON titles, with a total of 43 goals in 81 appearances
- Ahmed Hassan: A legendary Egyptian player, with a total of 184 appearances and 33 goals
- Hossam Hassan: A prolific Egyptian striker, with a total of 85 goals in 169 appearances
- Aboutrika: A skilled Egyptian midfielder, with a total of 100 appearances and 12 goals
Conclusion
The Egyptian national team has a rich history in the AFCON, with seven titles and 12 appearances in the final. The team’s achievements are a testament to the dedication and hard work of its players, coaches, and fans. As the team continues to compete in the AFCON, we can expect to see more exciting moments and achievements in the future.










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