The 1984 African Cup of Nations was the 14th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Ivory Coast. Just like in 1982, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Cameroon won its first championship, beating Nigeria in the final 3−1. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: (4th participation in CAN) (4th participation in CAN) (6th participation in CAN) (host) (9th participation in CAN) (8th participation in CAN) (holders) (1st participation in CAN) (6th participation in CAN) (2nd participation in CAN) Squads Venues The competition was played in two venues in Abidjan and Bouaké. Group stage Group A Group B Knockout stage Semifinals Third place match Final Scorers 4 goals Taher Abouzeid 3 goals Théophile Abéga 2 goals Lakhdar Belloumi Bonaventure Djonkep Clement Temile 1 goal Tedj Bensaoula Nasser Bouiche Ali Fergani Rabah Madjer Djamel Menad Hocine Yahi Ibrahim Aoudou Ernest Ebongué René Ndjeya Roger Milla Magdi Abdelghani Emad Soliman Seth Ampadu Opoku Nti Youssouf Fofana Michel Goba Tia Koffi Pascal Miezan Clifton Msiya Harry Waya Ali Bala Chibuzor Ehilegbu Stephen Keshi Muda Lawal Henry Nwosu Rafiou Moutairou Final standing CAF Team of the Tournament External links Details at RSSSF Nations International association football competitions hosted by Ivory Coast African Cup Of Nations, 1984 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments March 1984 sports events in Africa