AFCON hosting countries history complete guide

AFCON Hosting Countries History: A Complete Guide

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in Africa, with a rich history that spans over six decades. The tournament has been hosted by various countries across the continent, each leaving its mark on the history of African football. In this article, we will take you through a comprehensive guide of the AFCON hosting countries history.

Early Years (1957-1970)

• In 1957, the first-ever AFCON tournament was hosted by

  Sudan

  , with Egypt emerging as the champions.

• The second edition was held in Egypt

  in 1959, with the hosts claiming the title.

• The 1963 tournament was hosted by Angola

  (then known as Portuguese West Africa), but it was later cancelled.
• The 1965 tournament was held in Tunisia, with Ghana emerging as the champions.
• The 1968 tournament was hosted by Egypt for the second time, with the hosts claiming the title.
• The 1970 tournament was held in Sudan for the second time, with Sudan emerging as the champions.

1970s-1980s

• The 1972 tournament was hosted by Egypt for the third time, with Congo-Brazzaville emerging as the champions.
• The 1974 tournament was held in Egypt for the fourth time, with Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo) emerging as the champions.
• The 1976 tournament was hosted by Egypt for the fifth time, with Morocco emerging as the champions.
• The 1978 tournament was held in Ghana, with Ghana emerging as the champions.
• The 1980 tournament was hosted by Nigeria, with Nigeria emerging as the champions.
• The 1982 tournament was held in Libya, with Ghana emerging as the champions.

1990s-2000s

• The 1992 tournament was hosted by Senegal and Gambia, with Ivory Coast emerging as the champions.
• The 1994 tournament was held in Tunisia, with Nigeria emerging as the champions.
• The 1996 tournament was hosted by South Africa, with Egypt emerging as the champions.
• The 1998 tournament was held in Burkina Faso, with Egypt emerging as the champions.
• The 2000 tournament was hosted by South Africa for the second time, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• The 2002 tournament was held in Mali, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• The 2004 tournament was hosted by Tunisia for the second time, with Tunisia emerging as the champions.
• The 2006 tournament was held in Egypt for the sixth time, with Egypt emerging as the champions.
• The 2008 tournament was hosted by Ghana and Libya, with Egypt emerging as the champions.
• The 2010 tournament was held in Angola, with Egypt emerging as the champions.
• The 2012 tournament was hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, with Zambia emerging as the champions.
• The 2013 tournament was held in South Africa for the third time, with Nigeria emerging as the champions.
• The 2015 tournament was hosted by Equatorial Guinea, with Ivory Coast emerging as the champions.
• The 2017 tournament was held in Gabon, with Cameroon emerging as the champions.
• The 2019 tournament was hosted by Egypt for the seventh time, with Algeria emerging as the champions.
• The 2021 tournament was held in Cameroon, with Senegal emerging as the champions.

The AFCON has a rich history of being hosted by various countries across the continent, each leaving its mark on the history of African football. From the early years to the present day, the tournament has grown in popularity and has become a major event in the African football calendar.