Play was covered for television for the first time during the 1970 tournament in Sudan, as the hosts lifted the trophy after defeating Ghana—who were playing their fourth consecutive final.Which led to devestation===1970s: A decade of champions===Six different nations won titles from 1970 to 1980: Sudan, Congo-Brazzaville, Zaire, Morocco, Ghana, and Nigeria.
=== 1970-1980: decennio di campioni ===Sei diverse nazioni vinsero la Coppa d'Africa tra il 1970 ed il 1980: il Sudan, il Congo, lo Zaire, il Marocco, il Ghana, la Nigeria.