The 1974 African Cup of Nations was the ninth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Egypt. Just like in 1972, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Zaire won its second championship (their first win came as Congo-Kinshasa), tying Zambia 2−2 in the final and beating them 2−0 in the replay. Zaire went on to compete in the World Cup later that year. Both finalists were 2 best teams in African qualification to 1974 World Cup. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: (holders) (host) Squads Venues Group stage Group A Group B Knockout stage Semifinals Third place match Final Replay Scorers 9 goals Ndaye Mulamba 4 goals Ali Abo Greisha 3 goals Stanley Mubiru Mayanga Maku Bernard Chanda 2 goals Jacques Ndomba Ali Khalil Simon Kaushi Hassan Shehata Morciré Sylla Kobinan Kouman Daniel Imbert 1 goal Sebastien Lakou Jean-Michel M'Bono Noël Minga Paul Moukila François M'Pelé Gamal Abdel Azim Hassan El-Shazly Moustafa Abdou Taha Basry Bengally Sylla Kakoko Etepé Joseph Mapulanga Edenté Kidumu Mantantu Godfrey Chitalu Obby Kapita Brighton Sinyangwe Own goal Ilunga Mwepu (against Egypt) CAF Team of the tournament Goalkeeper Kazadi Mwamba Defenders Gabriel Dengaki Dick Chama Lobilo Boba Hany Moustafa Midfielders Ndaye Mulamba Farouk Gaafar Hassan Shehata Mayanga Maku Forwards Kakoko Etepé Ali Abo Greisha References External links Details at RSSSF Details at www.angelfire.com footballmundial.tripod.com www.world-results.net Nations International association football competitions hosted by Egypt African Cup Of Nations, 1974 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments 1974 in Egyptian sport March 1974 sports events in Africa