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to prevent the tournament from taking place in the same year as the World Cup. It also meant there were two tournaments within twelve months in January 2012 (co-hosted by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea) and January 2013 (hosted by South Africa). The change of FIFA Confederations Cup from a biennial to a quadrennial tournament, and the switching of the African Cup of Nations from even to odd-number years, meant that some previous African Cup of Nations champions such as Egypt, Zambia, and Ivory Coast (winners of the 2010, 2012, and 2015 tournaments respectively) were deprived from participating in the Confederations
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the African Nations cup a record eight times, serving as captain in five competitions except in South Africa 1996, Burkina Faso in 1998 and Angola 2010). Song holds the record of most consecutive games played in the African Nations Cup with 35 first-team games. He won the Nations Cup twice in Nigeria 2000 and Mali 2002, losing to Egypt in the finals in Ghana 2008. In 2010, Cameroon was featured in the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations but failed to win the tournament. On 13 January 2010, the "Lions" lost in a 1–0 group-stage upset against Gabon but won a
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This edition will also be remembered because of the three coaches from Eastern Europe: the Czechoslovakian Starosta (Ethiopia) and Hada (Sudan), the Hungarian Pál Titkos, coach of Egypt. Mahmoud El-Gohary, who would later become manager of the Egyptian team between 1988 and 2002, would be the top scorer of this edition of the tournament. 1959 African Cup of Nations The 1959 African Cup of Nations was the second edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted and won by the United Arab Republic, a short-lived confederation between Egypt and Syria. Only three
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2–2 on aggregate." "Zambia won 9–4 on aggregate." "Togo won 4–3 on aggregate." "Nigeria advanced after Central African Republic withdrew." "Tanzania advanced after Madagascar withdrew." "Morocco won 6–5 on penalty shootout after 2–2 on aggregate." "Guinea won 4–2 on aggregate." "Egypt won 6–3 on aggregate." "Sudan won by away goals rule after 4–4 on aggregate." "Uganda won 4–2 on aggregate." "Nigeria won 3–1 on aggregate." The 8 qualified teams are: 1976 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the information on the matches and their outcomes for the 1976 African Cup of Nations. "Burundi won 2–1 on aggregate." "Tunisia
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team, including three matches at the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup, three qualifying matches for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and two qualifying matches for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He won with Egypt the 1998 African Nations Cup, and also played in the 1994 African Nations Cup and 2000 African Nations Cup. Youssef began his coaching career as Hossam El-Badry's assistant at Al-Ahly in June 2009. Although El-Badry left on 22 November 2010, he remained as assistant manager at the club until El-Badry rejoined in May 2012. In late April 2013, Youssef was promoted caretaker manager, replacing El-Badry, who ended
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1986 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualifying process for the 1986 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Egypt, as hosts, and Cameroon, as title holders, qualified automatically. "Tanzania won 3–2 on aggregate." "Mozambique won 3–0 on aggregate." "Zimbabwe won 8–1 on aggregate." "Kenya won 4–3 on penalty shootout after 1–1 on aggregate." "Zaire won 3–1 on aggregate." "Mauritania won 4–3 on aggregate." "Mali won 3–2 on aggregate." "Sierra Leone won 4–3 on aggregate." "Zimbabwe won 6–2 on aggregate." "Algeria won 5–1 on aggregate." "Libya won 2–1 on aggregate." "Ghana won 5–2 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast won
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1976 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the information on the matches and their outcomes for the 1976 African Cup of Nations. "Burundi won 2–1 on aggregate." "Tunisia won 3–2 on penalties after 1–1 on aggregate." "Togo won 3–0 on aggregate." "Morocco won 6–0 on aggregate." "Mali advanced after Lesotho withdrew." "Niger advanced after Dahomey withdrew." "Morocco won 5–2 on aggregate." "Tunisia won 3–2 on aggregate." "Uganda won 5–1 on aggregate." "Guinea won 7–2 on aggregate." "Sudan won 3–0 on aggregate." "Egypt won 5–0 on aggregate." "Ghana won 5–3 on aggregate." "Congo advanced by away goals rule after
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1972 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1972 African Cup of Nations. "Zambia won 6–2 on aggregate." "Congo-Brazzaville won 2–1 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast won 3–1 on aggregate." "Congo-Kinshasa won 5–1 on aggregate." "Togo won 2–1 on aggregate." "Mauritius won 5–3 on aggregate." "Kenya won 3–0 on aggregate." "Morocco won 4–3 on aggregate." "Mali won 4–1 on aggregate." "Egypt won 3–1 on aggregate." "Guinea won 1–0 on aggregate." "Ghana progress, Upper Volta withdrew." "Morocco won 5–3 on aggregate." "Zaire won 4–2 on aggregate." "Togo won 1–0 on aggregate." "Mali won 3–1 on
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aggregate." "Congo-Brazzaville won 4–3 on aggregate." "Kenya won 2–1 on aggregate." The 8 qualified teams are: 1972 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1972 African Cup of Nations. "Zambia won 6–2 on aggregate." "Congo-Brazzaville won 2–1 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast won 3–1 on aggregate." "Congo-Kinshasa won 5–1 on aggregate." "Togo won 2–1 on aggregate." "Mauritius won 5–3 on aggregate." "Kenya won 3–0 on aggregate." "Morocco won 4–3 on aggregate." "Mali won 4–1 on aggregate." "Egypt won 3–1 on aggregate." "Guinea won 1–0 on aggregate." "Ghana progress, Upper Volta withdrew." "Morocco won 5–3
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1988 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualifying process for the 1988 African Cup of Nations in Morocco. Morocco, as hosts, and Egypt, as title holders, qualified automatically. "Guinea won 3–1 on aggregate." "Uganda won 5–0 on aggregate." "Angola won 5–3 on penalty shootout after 1–1 on aggregate." "Congo won 7–2 on aggregate." "Sierra Leone won 3–2 on aggregate." "Tanzania advanced after Ethiopia withdrew." "Madagascar advanced after Mauritius withdrew." "Rwanda advanced after Lesotho withdrew." "Togo advanced after Equatorial Guinea withdrew." "Tunisia advanced after Mali withdrew." "Algeria won 2–1 on aggregate." "Kenya won 3–2 on aggregate." "Nigeria won
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1990 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualifying process for the 1990 African Cup of Nations in Algeria. Algeria, as hosts, and Cameroon, as title holders, qualified automatically. "Swaziland won 3–1 on penalty shootout after 2–2 on aggregate. "Angola won 4–1 on aggregate." "Mali won 4–1 on aggregate." "Mauritius won 3–1 on aggregate." "Gabon won 3–1 on aggregate." "Ethiopia advanced after Uganda withdrew." "Guinea advanced after Gambia withdrew." "Libya advanced after Mauritania withdrew." "Mozambique advanced after Madagascar withdrew." "Kenya won 6–5 on penalty shootout after 1–1 on aggregate. "Egypt won 6–2 on aggregate." "Nigeria won 4–1 on
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They have since qualified for three tournaments in succession, in 1998, 2002 and 2006 before returning in the last edition held in Russia in 2018. Tunisia has long-standing football rivalries with North African teams: Egypt, Morocco and Algeria. In fact, the Tunisian team has always met with them, whether through friendly matches or World Cup qualifiers and the African Cup of Nations . Tunisia is one of the most successful African national teams in competitions, having won one African Cup of Nations, as tournament hosts in 2004. They have also been runners-up twice in 1965 as hosts and 1996 held
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1959 African Cup of Nations The 1959 African Cup of Nations was the second edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted and won by the United Arab Republic, a short-lived confederation between Egypt and Syria. Only three teams participated: host team United Arab Republic, Sudan and Ethiopia. All three matches took place in Cairo. With only three teams, the format changed into a round robin group, but the results were the same, the United Arab Republic won over Ethiopia 4−0 and over Sudan 2−1. The Sudanese finished second, defeating Ethiopia 1−0.
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Egypt national football team and was the second goalkeeper during the 2006 African Cup of Nations and the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. He retired from international football in 2008, having won 42 caps. Mohamed Abdel Monsef is married to the Egyptian actress Leka' El-Khamisy. 2 For Egypt 2 African Cup of Nations: 14 For Zamalek 3 Egyptian League titles (2000/2001 & 2002/2003 & 2003/2004) 2 Egyptian Super Cup (2000/2001 & 2001/2002) 3 Egyptian Cup Titles (1999/2000 & 2001/2002 & 2007/2008) 1 African Cup Winners' Cup title (2000) 1 African Champions League title (2002) 1 African Super Cup title (2002)
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won 4–0 on aggregate." "Zambia won 7–4 on aggregate." The 8 qualified teams are: 1974 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1974 African Cup of Nations which was held in Egypt in March 1974. Eight teams qualified for the finals, including Egypt as hosts and Congo as the holders of the title, having won the 1972 tournament in Cameroon. Qualification followed a knock-out model, with teams playing two-legged ties with another, one match being played at a home venue for each team. After a preliminary round, 24 teams competed in the first
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Burundi withdrew." "Egypt advanced after Somalia withdrew." "Kenya advanced after Tunisia withdrew." "Sudan advanced after Uganda withdrew." "Algeria won 3–2 on aggregate." "Morocco won 8–2 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast won 4–2 on aggregate." "Egypt won 4–3 on aggregate." "Guinea won 5–4 on aggregate." "Tanzania won 2–1 on aggregate." 1980 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualifying process for the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations in Nigeria. Nigeria, as hosts, and Ghana, as title holders, qualified automatically. "Malawi won 6–3 on aggregate." "Mauritius won by away goals rule after 2–2 on aggregate." "Benin advanced after Niger withdrew." "Morocco
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between players and federation officials. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) was founded in 1957, Sudan was the founder of African football by creating CAF with four member nations: Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Sudan. The first Africa Cup of Nations was held the same year, with a three-team field. Egypt won the inaugural African Cup of Nations, defeating Ethiopia 4–0 in the final. As the sport grew football associations grew across the continent. Qualification rounds were added for the 1962 event. African national teams compete in the Africa Cup of Nations and also in the African Nations Championship for
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in their respective positions, based on their performances throughout the tournament. Their performances were analysed by the tournament's Technical Study Group (TSG), who picked the team. 2008 Africa Cup of Nations The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the MTN Africa Cup of Nations due to the competition's sponsorship by MTN, was the 26th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The tournament was staged at four venues around Ghana between 20 January and 10 February 2008. Egypt won the tournament, beating Cameroon 1–0
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Cup of Nations. Voters had a choice between five countries : Algeria, Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia and Mali. This was the first time that Mali had hosted the competition. Teams highlighted in green progress to the Quarter Finals. Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 2002 African Cup of Nations The 2002 African Cup of Nations was the 23rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Mali. Just like in 2000, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Cameroon won its fourth championship (repeating as champions), beating Senegal
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2008 Africa Cup of Nations The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the MTN Africa Cup of Nations due to the competition's sponsorship by MTN, was the 26th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The tournament was staged at four venues around Ghana between 20 January and 10 February 2008. Egypt won the tournament, beating Cameroon 1–0 in the final. As winners, they qualified for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup as African representatives. With 99 goals, it was the highest-scoring Africa Cup of
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both having eighteen. The Egyptian national football team, known as the Pharaohs, won the African Cup of Nations seven times, including three times in a row in 2006, 2008, and 2010. Considered the most successful African national team and one which has reached the top 10 of the FIFA world rankings, Egypt has qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times. Two goals from star player Mohamed Salah in their last qualifying game took Egypt through to the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Egyptian Youth National team Young Pharaohs won the Bronze Medal of the 2001 FIFA youth world cup
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Sudan needed to win the last match to claim the title of African Cup of Nations; any other result would have the United Arab Republic retain the title they had won (as Egypt) in 1957. United Arab Republic beat Sudan 2−1, therefore keeping first place in the group and winning their second consecutive title. The road to the title in the 1959 African Cup of Nations was unique, with a round-robin group instead of a knockout stage. The three competition teams were United Arab Republic (host country), Sudan and Ethiopia. United Arab Republic and Sudan won their matches against Ethiopia,
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1962 African Cup of Nations The 1962 African Cup of Nations was the third edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. Nine countries entered the competition, including the reigning champions Egypt, meaning for the first time a qualification tournament was required. The finals only included four teams. Egypt, as holders, and Ethiopia as hosts, qualified automatically meaning each needed to play only one game to reach the final. Ethiopia won the tournament for the first time after extra time in the final. This tournament has the highest goals-per-game average
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Medhat Abdel-Hady Medhat Abdelhady ( ; born 12 July 1974) is a retired Egyptian footballer. He currently plays as a defender (left fullback), and spent most of his career playing for Egyptian side Zamalek. As an international player, he was among the Egypt national football team members that participated in the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup and won the 1998 African Cup of Nations. Abdelhady scored 4 goals for Zamalek in the African Club Cups. For Egypt 1 African Cup of Nation title 1998 1 All Africa Games Gold Medal 1995 Played in FIFA Confederation Cup 1999 16 For Zamalek 3
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FIFA U-16 World Championship and dominating the FIFA U-17 World Cup competition in the 1990s, where they reached four consecutive finals. They also twice won the African U-17 Championship. Ghana has won the Africa Cup of Nations four times – in 1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982 – bettered by Cameroon and Egypt. As the first winner of three Nations Cup tournaments, Ghana obtained the right to permanently hold the trophy in 1978. The Black Stars have qualified for the tournament 20 times in total, finishing as runners-up five times, third once, and fourth three times. Thus, Ghana has the most
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Cup of Nations 7 times. Egypt won the inaugural Cup in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008 and 2010. Making them record holders of most African cup wins and most wins in a row (for winning 3 times in a row). This arguably makes them the best in Africa. Their highest FIFA ranking was in July 2010 where they were ranked 9th in the world, making it their greatest achievement. They were the first from an African country and also, from an Arab country to participate in the World Cup when they played in 1934, losing to Hungary 4-2. Although
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Saudi Arabia, winners of the 1984 AFC Asian Cup. Cameroon won 5-3 on aggregate over the two legs. The 1988 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was contested between South Korea, winners of the 1986 Asian Games, and Egypt, winners of the 1986 Africa Cup of Nations. The match was played in one leg in Doha, Qatar. The 1991 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was contested by Algeria, winners of the 1990 African Cup of Nations, and Iran, winners of the 1990 Asian Games football tournament. Algeria won by the away goal after egality 2 - 2 in aggregates. The 1993 Afro-Asian Cup
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English Football with Coventry City fell through after he failed to secure a work permit. In an African Cup of Nations qualifier versus Zambia in 1992, Masinga became the first South African ever to be sent off in an international match. He was in the Bafana Bafana side when South Africa won the African Cup of Nations in 1996 and when they finished second to Egypt in the 1998 African Cup of Nations. “Chippa”, as he is affectionately known, scored the decisive goal in the 1997 game against the Republic of the Congo that took South Africa to the 1998
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record to 7 continental titles (including when Egypt was known as UAR between 1958 and 1961). Egypt became the first African nation to win three consecutive cups and joined Mexico, Argentina, and Iran who also won their continent cup 3 times in a row. On 31 January 2010, Egypt set a new African record, not being defeated for 19 consecutive Cup of Nations matches, since a 2–1 loss against Algeria in Tunisia in 2004, and a record 9 consecutive win streak. In May 2010, it was announced that the tournament would be moved to odd-numbered years from 2013 in order
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2017, Egypt set a new record, not being defeated for 24 consecutive African Cup of Nations matches, since their last match at the 2004 African Cup of Nations. Egypt also won their 9th consecutive match in the ACN, beating Ghana in the 2010 African Cup of Nations final match, and becoming the first team to win three consecutive ACN titles. Subsequent to leading Egypt to its third consecutive ACN victory under his tenure, Egypt coach Hassan Shehata was offered the role of coaching the Nigeria national football team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. In February 2010,
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aggregate." "Gabon won 5–3 on penalty shootout after 1–1 on aggregate. "Mali won by away goals rule after 1–1 on aggregate. "Ivory Coast won 6–1 on aggregate." "Malawi won 3–1 on aggregate." "Zimbabwe won 5–1 on aggregate." "Zambia won 4–0 on aggregate." "Senegal advanced after Togo withdrew." "Tunisia advanced after Libya withdrew." "Zaire advanced after Sierra Leone withdrew." "Senegal won 4–0 on aggregate." "Kenya won 3–2 on aggregate." "Egypt won 2–0 on aggregate." "Nigeria won 4–1 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast won 5–3 on aggregate." "Zambia won 4–2 on aggregate." 1990 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualifying
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ACN tournaments. Mengistu Worku Mengistu Worku (Amharic: መንግስቱ ወርቁ; 1940 – 16 December 2010) was an Ethiopian footballer, recognised as one of the best Ethiopian footballer in history with Luciano Vassalo and Ydnekatchew Tessema. He is best known for his role in the final of the 1962 African Nations Cup, and for being the head coach to take the Ethiopian national football team to the African Nations Cup in Libya in 1982. During the 1962 African Nationals Cup, Mengistu scored 1 goal in the final of the 3rd African cup against Egypt, when Ethiopia won their only major trophy to
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Mengistu Worku Mengistu Worku (Amharic: መንግስቱ ወርቁ; 1940 – 16 December 2010) was an Ethiopian footballer, recognised as one of the best Ethiopian footballer in history with Luciano Vassalo and Ydnekatchew Tessema. He is best known for his role in the final of the 1962 African Nations Cup, and for being the head coach to take the Ethiopian national football team to the African Nations Cup in Libya in 1982. During the 1962 African Nationals Cup, Mengistu scored 1 goal in the final of the 3rd African cup against Egypt, when Ethiopia won their only major trophy to date. Ethiopia
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Otto Pfister Otto Martin Pfister (born November 24, 1937) is a German football manager and one of Germany's most successful coaching exports, voted Africa's "Manager of the Year" in 1992. He is formerly the manager of the Afghanistan national team. Pfister has been to four African Cup of Nations competitions—with Upper Volta (now: Burkina Faso), Zaire, Cameroon, and Ghana—and has reached the African Cup of Nations final twice, with Cameroon and Ghana. Pfister has won the FIFA U-17 World Cup with Ghana. He has also won the U19 African Cup of Nations with Cote d'Ivoire and led Togo in the
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2000 African Cup of Nations The 2000 African Cup of Nations was the 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria, who jointly replaced Zimbabwe as host. Just like in 1998, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Cameroon won the championship, beating Nigeria in the final 4−3 on penalties. As winners, they qualified for the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup as African representatives. It was expected that Zimbabwe will host this edition but it was sidelined by the CAF on 8
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1988 African Cup of Nations The 1988 African Cup of Nations was the 16th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Morocco, who replaced original host Zambia. Just like in 1986, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The tournament final was held in Casablanca at Stade Mohamed V. Cameroon won its second championship, beating Nigeria in the final 1−0. This tournament has the least goals-per-game average in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. The original host was Zambia but after their withdrawal in December 1986
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1988 African Cup of Nations The 1988 African Cup of Nations was the 16th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Morocco, who replaced original host Zambia. Just like in 1986, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The tournament final was held in Casablanca at Stade Mohamed V. Cameroon won its second championship, beating Nigeria in the final 1−0. This tournament has the least goals-per-game average in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. The original host was Zambia but after their withdrawal in December 1986
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Africa Women Cup of Nations The Total Africa Women Cup of Nations (known as the African Women's Championship until 2015) is an international women's football competition held every two years and sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It was first contested in 1991, but was not held biennially until 1998. Nigeria is the most successful nation in the tournament's history, having won a record 11 titles, meaning they have won all but two of the previous tournaments. Ghana hosted the tournament in 2018. The competition has served as a qualifying tournament for the FIFA Women's World Cup every
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in the 73rd minute Africa Women Cup of Nations The Total Africa Women Cup of Nations (known as the African Women's Championship until 2015) is an international women's football competition held every two years and sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It was first contested in 1991, but was not held biennially until 1998. Nigeria is the most successful nation in the tournament's history, having won a record 11 titles, meaning they have won all but two of the previous tournaments. Ghana hosted the tournament in 2018. The competition has served as a qualifying tournament for the FIFA
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(of Ibadan). He was with the latter club for 15 years, during which, in 1992, he helped the club win the CAF Cup (now known as the CAF Confederation Cup). Felix Owolabi Felix Owolabi (born 24 January 1956) is a Nigerian footballer who played for the Nigerian national team. Playing much of his career as a left winger, he played for Nigeria at the 1978 African Cup of Nations and at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He played with the Nigerian teams that came third at the 1978 African Cup of Nations and won the African Cup of Nations in 1980.
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the Quarter Finals. Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 1994 African Cup of Nations The 1994 African Cup of Nations was the 19th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Tunisia, who replaced original hosts Zaire. Just as in 1992, the field of twelve teams was split into four groups of three. Nigeria won its second championship, beating Zambia in the final 2−1. The Zambian team was recently constituted, following an air disaster in which eighteen players and several staff members of the previous team had been killed. The 12 qualified teams
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1994 African Cup of Nations The 1994 African Cup of Nations was the 19th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Tunisia, who replaced original hosts Zaire. Just as in 1992, the field of twelve teams was split into four groups of three. Nigeria won its second championship, beating Zambia in the final 2−1. The Zambian team was recently constituted, following an air disaster in which eighteen players and several staff members of the previous team had been killed. The 12 qualified teams are: Teams highlighted in green progress to
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1996 African Cup of Nations The 1996 African Cup of Nations was the 20th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by South Africa, who replaced original hosts Kenya. The field expanded for the first time to sixteen teams, split into four groups of four; the top two teams in each group advancing to the quarterfinals. However, Nigeria withdrew from the tournament at the final moment under pressure from then-dictator Sani Abacha, reducing the field to fifteen. South Africa won its first championship, beating Tunisia in the final 2−0. "For full
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Charles Gyamfi Charles Kumi Gyamfi (4 December 1929 – 2 September 2015) was a Ghanaian footballer and coach, who as a player became the first African to play in Germany when he joined Fortuna Düsseldorf in 1960, and later became the first coach to lead the Ghana national football team to an Africa Cup of Nations victory. Gyamfi had his primary school education at the Accra Royal School in James Town. As coach of the Ghana national football team, he won the African Cup of Nations three times (1963, 1965 and 1982), making him the most successful coach in the
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UAR by 4–0 to go to top of the group, ahead of Sudan who won by 1–0. United Arab Republic v Sudan (1959 African Cup of Nations) United Arab Republic v Sudan was the decisive match of group stage at the 1959 African Cup of Nations. The match was played at the Al Ahly Stadium in Cairo on 29 May 1959. Unlike other Cup of Nations, the 1959 winner was determined by a final group stage, with the final three teams playing in round-robin format, instead of a knockout stage. Each team had defeated Ethiopia but the goal difference was
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United Arab Republic v Sudan (1959 African Cup of Nations) United Arab Republic v Sudan was the decisive match of group stage at the 1959 African Cup of Nations. The match was played at the Al Ahly Stadium in Cairo on 29 May 1959. Unlike other Cup of Nations, the 1959 winner was determined by a final group stage, with the final three teams playing in round-robin format, instead of a knockout stage. Each team had defeated Ethiopia but the goal difference was in favor of United Arab Republic, who had beaten Ethiopia 4-0 while Sudan had won 1-0. Therefore,
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1970 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1970 African Cup of Nations. "Zambia won 5–4 on aggregate." "Cameroon won 3–2 on aggregate." "Tanzania won 2–1 on aggregate." "Algeria won 2–1 on aggregate." "Guinea won 5–1 on aggregate." "United Arab Republic progress, Somalia withdrew." "Mali progress, Upper Volta withdrew." "Niger progress, Nigeria withdrew." "Senegal progress, Sierra Leone withdrew." "Ethiopia won 9–1 on aggregate." "Cameroon won 4–3 on aggregate." "Ghana won 15–1 on aggregate." "United Arab Republic won 2–1 on aggregate." "Guinea won 5–4 on aggregate." "Côte d'Ivoire won 4–0 on aggregate." The 8
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qualified teams are: 1970 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the process of qualifying for the 1970 African Cup of Nations. "Zambia won 5–4 on aggregate." "Cameroon won 3–2 on aggregate." "Tanzania won 2–1 on aggregate." "Algeria won 2–1 on aggregate." "Guinea won 5–1 on aggregate." "United Arab Republic progress, Somalia withdrew." "Mali progress, Upper Volta withdrew." "Niger progress, Nigeria withdrew." "Senegal progress, Sierra Leone withdrew." "Ethiopia won 9–1 on aggregate." "Cameroon won 4–3 on aggregate." "Ghana won 15–1 on aggregate." "United Arab Republic won 2–1 on aggregate." "Guinea won 5–4 on aggregate." "Côte d'Ivoire won 4–0 on
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Abdelhamid Sadmi Abdelhamid Sadmi (born January 1, 1961) is an Algerian international football defender who played for Algeria in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, as well as the 1984 African Cup of Nations and the 1986 African Cup of Nations. At the club level, he spent his entire senior career with JS Kabylie with whom he won the African Cup of Champions Clubs twice in 1981 and 1990. Born in Azazga, Sadmi started playing football for his home town club of JS Azazga. There he was spotted by a JS Kabylie scout who brought him to the club. In the
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first Algerian to score in the stadium was Djamel Menad, who scored in the 85th minute of the same game. Algeria won the game 3-1. The stadium hosted several matches during the 1990 African Cup of Nations. The most recent game played there was Algeria's 1-0 win over Morocco during the 2012 African Cup of Nations Qualification, with the only goal being scored by Hassan Yebda from the penalty spot. It was the only victory during Benchika's reign as the Algerian manager, and it was done before a sell-out crowd. On March 5, 2012, Mohamed Raouraoua, the president of the
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1978 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualification of the 1978 African Cup of Nations "Mauritius won 4–3 on aggregate." "Algeria won 5–3 on aggregate." "Nigeria won 3–1 on aggregate." "Ethiopia won 4–2 on aggregate." "Guinea won 5–0 on aggregate." "Senegal won 3–1 on aggregate." "Tunisia won 5–4 on aggregate. " "Congo won 4–2 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast won 5–1 on aggregate, but later were disqualified." "Mali had a walkover to the next round, but later were disqualified." "Uganda had a walkover to the next round." "Zambia had a walkover to the next round." "" "Zambia won
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1984 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualifying process for the 1984 African Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire. Côte d'Ivoire, as hosts, and Ghana, as title holders, qualified automatically. "Malawi won 4–0 on aggregate." "Uganda won 4–3 on aggregate." "Rwanda won 1–0 on aggregate." "Angola won 6–2 on aggregate." "Mali won 3–2 on aggregate." "Senegal won 1–0 on aggregate." "Togo won 4–0 on aggregate." "Benin advanced after Liberia withdrew." "Mauritius advanced after Lesotho withdrew." "Mozambique advanced after Swaziland withdrew." "Cameroon won 4–3 on aggregate." "Algeria won 7–3 on aggregate." "Senegal won by away goals rule after
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7–1 on aggregate." "Mozambique won 6–5 on penalty shootout after 2–2 on aggregate." "Senegal won 2–1 on aggregate." "Zaire won 5–2 on aggregate." "Kenya advanced after Sudan withdrew." "Morocco advanced after Sierra Leone withdrew." "Nigeria advanced after Tanzania withdrew." "Zambia advanced after Ethiopia withdrew." "Algeria won 3–0 on aggregate." "Zambia won 1–0 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast won 2–0 on aggregate." "Senegal won 3–1 on aggregate." "Mozambique won 4–3 on penalty shootout after 3–3 on aggregate." "Morocco won 1–0 on aggregate." 1986 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualifying process for the 1986 African Cup of Nations in
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1982 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualifying process for the 1982 African Cup of Nations in Libya. Libya, as hosts, and Nigeria, as title holders, qualified automatically. "Mozambique won 7–3 on aggregate." "Madagascar won by away goals rule after 1–1 on aggregate." "Mali won 3–2 on aggregate." "Zimbabwe won 2–1 on aggregate." "Liberia won by away goals rule after 1–1 on aggregate." "Congo won by away goals rule after 1–1 on aggregate." "Senegal won 4–1 on aggregate." "Equatorial Guinea advanced after Benin withdrew." "Rwanda advanced after Uganda withdrew." "Upper Volta advanced after Gabon withdrew." "Morocco won
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Felix Owolabi Felix Owolabi (born 24 January 1956) is a Nigerian footballer who played for the Nigerian national team. Playing much of his career as a left winger, he played for Nigeria at the 1978 African Cup of Nations and at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He played with the Nigerian teams that came third at the 1978 African Cup of Nations and won the African Cup of Nations in 1980. Holder of a doctorate degree in Physical education, Owo-blow as he is fondly called, also played for Kaduna Rocks (of Kaduna), Raccah Rovers of Kano, and the IICC Shooting Stars
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wait, the tournament returned in April 2010 which Nigeria's Ogun State hosted and the host nation won. WAFU Nations Cup The WAFU Nations Cup (often abbreviated as the WAFU Cup) is an association football competition that is contested by representative teams of the West African Football Union. A trophy was commissioned by President Gnassingbé Eyadéma of Togo in 1974 with a view to establishing a regional competition similar to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The maiden event was hosted in Abidjan and the hosts Ivory Coast won the tournament. The West African Nations Cup (Zone 3) commenced in 1982
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most titled Club is the Cotonsport Garoua, 12 times champion. The championship has been renamed "MTN Elite One" Since the 2007 season and sponsorship by the South African telephone operator MTN. The Cameroonian Cup was created in 1960. The Canon Yaoundé won it eleven times. Cameroon national football team, dubbed "the Indomitable Lions", is one of the most successful in Africa, winning five times the African Cup of Nations (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017). in 1990, Cameroon became the first African country to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. in 2000, he won the Olympic Games. Cameroon organized the
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average. 1963 African Cup of Nations The 1963 African Cup of Nations was the fourth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). For the third consecutive time the hosts won the African Cup. The format changed: two groups of 3 teams each, the winners played the final, the runners-up could only play Third Place final. The final in Accra on 1 December saw the hosts winning 3-0 on Sudan, after the first half finished 0−0. This tournament, and the previous one, are the only Africa Cup of Nations tournaments with more than four
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1963 African Cup of Nations The 1963 African Cup of Nations was the fourth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). For the third consecutive time the hosts won the African Cup. The format changed: two groups of 3 teams each, the winners played the final, the runners-up could only play Third Place final. The final in Accra on 1 December saw the hosts winning 3-0 on Sudan, after the first half finished 0−0. This tournament, and the previous one, are the only Africa Cup of Nations tournaments with more than four goals-per-game
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6–5 in penalty shootout after 2–2 on aggregate." "Nigeria won 4–3 on aggregate." "Uganda won 2–1 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast for using an ineligible player in the second leg and Mali were disqualified because of an attack by the security forces on the referees in the first leg. Upper Volta, losers to Ivory Coast in the first round, were given a place in the finals." "Congo won 6–5 on aggregate." "Tunisia won 5–3 on aggregate." The 8 qualified teams are: 1978 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualification of the 1978 African Cup of Nations "Mauritius won
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2002 African Cup of Nations The 2002 African Cup of Nations was the 23rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Mali. Just like in 2000, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Cameroon won its fourth championship (repeating as champions), beating Senegal on penalty kicks 3−2 after a goalless draw. Bids : The organization of the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations was awarded to Mali on 5 February 1998 by the CAF Executive Committee meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso during the 1998 African
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also named in the Team of the Tournament at the 2004 African Nations Cup. Karim Ziani scored his first goal for Algeria against Gambia with a penalty in a 2008 African Nations Cup qualifier, Algeria won 1–0. Ziani then added two more goals to his tally in a 2010 World Cup against Liberia. Algeria won the game 3–0. Ziani was also the artist of the recent Algerian team performances during the final phase of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification together with 2010 African Cup of Nations. Though diminutive in stature, Ziani more than makes up for his lack of
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1980 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualifying process for the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations in Nigeria. Nigeria, as hosts, and Ghana, as title holders, qualified automatically. "Malawi won 6–3 on aggregate." "Mauritius won by away goals rule after 2–2 on aggregate." "Benin advanced after Niger withdrew." "Morocco won 6–3 on aggregate." "Libya won 3–2 on aggregate." "Guinea won 6–5 on penalty shootout after 3–3 on aggregate." "Zambia won 4–0 on aggregate." "Ivory Coast won 4–2 on aggregate." "Togo won 2–1 on aggregate." "Zaire won 6–5 on aggregate." "Tanzania won 6–3 on aggregate." "Algeria advanced after
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event. The South American Copa América was first contested in 1916 and preceded the World Cup. Decades later, other continental championships emerged - the AFC Asian Cup (1956), the African Cup of Nations (1957), the European Championship (1960), North America's Gold Cup (1991) and Oceania's OFC Nations Cup (1996). The Brazilian team is the most successful team in the World Cup, having won five times. The runners-up are Italy and Germany (three as West Germany) with four titles, having won their latest titles in 2006 and 2014 respectively. The FIFA Women's World Cup was inaugurated with the FIFA Women's World
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2004 African Cup of Nations The 2004 African Cup of Nations was the 24th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Tunisia. Just like in 2002, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Tunisia won their first title, beating Morocco in the final 2−1. Tunisia participated in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup in Germany as the representative from CAF. Bids : The organization of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations was awarded to Tunisia on 4 September 2000 by the CAF Executive Committee meeting in
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West African Nations Cup The West African Nations Cup, also known as CSSA Nations Cup or "Zone 3" Championship, was a football championship held from 1982 to 1987 (not in 1985), but discontinued. Ghana won all editions, and indeed never lost a single match among the 25 they played. The tournament was unsuccessfully revived in 2001 as WAFU Championship; in 2005 a "WAFU Laurent Gbagbo West African Unity Cup" was organised between four of the better teams of the region, apparently as an invitational tournament so not a proper successor of the tournament of the eighties. The Supreme Council for
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African Nations Cup. On 12 February 2012, Mweene kept a clean sheet during the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Final and saved one penalty kick (as well as successfully converted his own) in the shootout to decide the game, which was eventually won by Zambia. He was chosen as the goalkeeper of the tournament. During the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Mweene converted a penalty kick, earning a 1–1 draw against Nigeria and also saved two penalties during the tournament. Kennedy Mweene Kennedy Mweene (born December 11, 1984) is a Zambian footballer who plays for South African Premier Soccer League
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team, known as the "Super Eagles", has made the World Cup on Six occasions 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014, and most recently in 2018. In April 1994, the Super Eagles ranked 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, the highest ranking achieved by an African football team. They won the African Cup of Nations in 1980, 1994, and 2013, and have also hosted the U-17 & U-20 World Cup. They won the gold medal for football in the 1996 Summer Olympics (in which they beat Argentina) becoming the first African football team to win gold in Olympic Football. The nation's cadet
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1970 African Cup of Nations The 1970 African Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Sudan. Just like in 1968, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Sudan won its first championship, beating Ghana in the final 1−0. The tournament marked 4 final appearances in a row for Ghana, then tagged as "The Brazil of Africa". This record is currently unequaled. The 8 qualified teams are: Jaxa was chosen as the # 1 African player in the tournament. Goalkeeper
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Defenders Midfielders Forwards 1970 African Cup of Nations The 1970 African Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Sudan. Just like in 1968, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Sudan won its first championship, beating Ghana in the final 1−0. The tournament marked 4 final appearances in a row for Ghana, then tagged as "The Brazil of Africa". This record is currently unequaled. The 8 qualified teams are: Jaxa was chosen as the # 1 African player in
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2012 Africa Cup of Nations Final The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Final was a football match that took place on 12 February 2012 at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville, Gabon, to determine the winner of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This stadium is only a short distance from the spot where most of the Zambian national team died when their aeroplane crashed in 1993. It was contested by Zambia and Côte d'Ivoire. The kickoff time was delayed by 30 minutes to 20:30. Zambia won the
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Sports in Africa (SCSA) was established in July 1965 in Brazzaville as the Comite Permanent du Sport Africain (CPSA). Its present title was adopted in Bamako on 14 December 1966. Since 3 July 1977, the SCSA has been functioning as a specialised agency of the Organisation of African Unity. The SCSA has its headquarters in Yaoundé, Cameroon. West African Nations Cup The West African Nations Cup, also known as CSSA Nations Cup or "Zone 3" Championship, was a football championship held from 1982 to 1987 (not in 1985), but discontinued. Ghana won all editions, and indeed never lost a single
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chance if they could get a result against 2014 finalists Argentina. However, they lost the decisive game, and were eliminated after finishing third in the group. Senegal won their opening game against Poland, and drew their second game against Japan, leaving them needing a draw in their final game against Colombia to be sure of progressing. However, they went down 0–1, and because Japan lost 0–1 as well, Senegal bowed out due to the fair play tiebreaker. African nations at the FIFA World Cup Association football is the most popular sport in nearly every African country, and 13 members of
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Teams highlighted in green progress to the quarter-finals. "All times local : CET (UTC+1)" Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 2004 African Cup of Nations The 2004 African Cup of Nations was the 24th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Tunisia. Just like in 2002, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Tunisia won their first title, beating Morocco in the final 2−1. Tunisia participated in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup in Germany as the representative from CAF. Bids : The organization of the 2004 Africa
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Clemens Westerhof Clemens Westerhof (born 3 May 1940 in Beek, Montferland, Gelderland) is a Dutch football manager, who has worked in various football positions on the African continent since 1989. He is most noted for his success with the Nigerian national team. Under Westerhof, the Super Eagles won the 1994 African Cup of Nations and also qualified for the second round of the FIFA World Cup that year. Westerhof began his career as an assistant coach with Feyenoord Rotterdam in the Dutch Eredivisie. He has also coached Vitesse Arnhem, the Zimbabwean national team, the Sporting Lions of Zimbabwe's Premier League,
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WAFU Nations Cup The WAFU Nations Cup (often abbreviated as the WAFU Cup) is an association football competition that is contested by representative teams of the West African Football Union. A trophy was commissioned by President Gnassingbé Eyadéma of Togo in 1974 with a view to establishing a regional competition similar to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The maiden event was hosted in Abidjan and the hosts Ivory Coast won the tournament. The West African Nations Cup (Zone 3) commenced in 1982 on an annual basis (not in 1985), and was played until 1987. Meanwhile, in 1983 ECOWAS (French:)
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1994 African Cup of Nations qualification This page details the qualifying process qualifying for the 1994 African Cup of Nations. Zaire was shosen on first to hosts the final tournament, however it was replaced by Tunisia. The qualification took place in 8 groups. 10 teams would progress to the tournament. Ivory Coast and Tunisia qualified automatically as defending champions and hosts respectively. Qualification began on 14 June 1992 and ended on 24 October 1993. "Lesotho won 4–0 on aggregate." "Guinea-Bissau won 1–0 on playoff." Algeria was disqualified for fielding ineligible player Mourad Karouf in the match against Senegal on 10
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1978 African Cup of Nations The 1978 African Cup of Nations was the eleventh edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Accra and Kumasi, Ghana. The format of the competition changed from 1976: the field of eight teams was still split into two groups of four, but the final group stage was eliminated in favor of the knockout semifinals used in tournaments prior to 1976. Ghana won its third championship, beating Uganda in the final 2−0. The Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) and Mali were disqualified from this competition in 1978
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in the final of a major international tournament that every player on the pitch took a penalty. Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 1992 African Cup of Nations The 1992 African Cup of Nations was the 18th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Senegal. The field expanded to twelve teams, split into four groups of three; the top two teams in each group advanced to the quarterfinals. Côte d'Ivoire won its first championship, beating Ghana on penalty kicks 11−10 after a goalless draw. The 12 qualified teams are: Otokoré (53' M.
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1992 African Cup of Nations The 1992 African Cup of Nations was the 18th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Senegal. The field expanded to twelve teams, split into four groups of three; the top two teams in each group advanced to the quarterfinals. Côte d'Ivoire won its first championship, beating Ghana on penalty kicks 11−10 after a goalless draw. The 12 qualified teams are: Otokoré (53' M. Traoré), Tiéhi, A. Traoré (101' Kouadio) Lamptey, Asare, Yeboah, Opoku The penalty shootout was significant in that it was the first
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2009 African Nations Championship Final The 2009 African Nations Championship final was a football match held on March 8, 2009, and was the culmination of the inaugural tournament organised by CAF, aimed at players playing in their domestic leagues. The final was contested by DR Congo and Ghana, who had met earlier in the group stage, where Ghana ran out 3-0 winners. However, this was not to be the case, as DR Congo comfortably won 2-0 to record their first triumph in a continental competition since the 1974 African Nations Cup, where, as Zaire, they defeated Zambia 2-0 in the
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replay 2009 African Nations Championship Final The 2009 African Nations Championship final was a football match held on March 8, 2009, and was the culmination of the inaugural tournament organised by CAF, aimed at players playing in their domestic leagues. The final was contested by DR Congo and Ghana, who had met earlier in the group stage, where Ghana ran out 3-0 winners. However, this was not to be the case, as DR Congo comfortably won 2-0 to record their first triumph in a continental competition since the 1974 African Nations Cup, where, as Zaire, they defeated Zambia 2-0 in
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Best Ogedegbe Best Ogedegbe (3 September 1954 – 28 September 2009) was a Nigerian football goalkeeper. He played with Shooting Stars F.C. most of his career, and was the goalkeeper when Shooting Stars won Nigeria's first continental trophy, the African Cup Winners Cup in 1976. Ogedegbe played for the Nigeria national football team (then known as the "Green Eagles") when they won the 1980 African Cup of Nations. He also represented Nigeria at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Ogedegbe was an assistant coach during the 2008–09 season for the Dolphins F.C.. He was also a former assistant with Wikki
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Nations. The 2013 tournament is the highest attended edition of the Africa Cup of Nations under the current, 16-team format. The South African team was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Mali, following a penalty shoot-out. Nigeria won its third Africa Cup of Nations championship with a 1–0 victory over Burkina Faso in the final. Nigeria participated in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil as the representative from CAF. Bids : Rejected Bids : On 4 September 2006, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved a compromise between rival countries to host the Africa Cup of Nations after it ruled
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used in the dish. The peppers are grilled with a little tomato, a lot of onion and a little garlic, all of which is finely chopped and served with a poached egg. Football (European style) is the most popular sport in Tunisia. The Ligue Professionelle 1 has 14 teams that compete against one another for a trophy, also a chance to qualify for the Champions league of the African Cup of Nations. The Tunisian national football team won the African Cup of Nations in the year 2004. However, sports like volleyball (nine national team championship wins in Africa) and handball
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Kazadi Mwamba Robert Kazadi Mwamba (March 6, 1947 – 1998) was a goalkeeper who played for TP Mazembe and Zaire. He was named the Player of the Tournament when Congo won the 1968 African Cup of Nations and followed this up with another victory in the 1974 African Cup of Nations where he was named to the Team of the Tournament. At the 1974 FIFA World Cup, in a group game involving the Leopards and Yugoslavia, Kazadi conceded three goals in the first 20 minutes and was substituted by his Yugoslavian coach, Blagoje Vidinić. Kazadi was the first goalkeeper to
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analysing games during the 2012 African Cup of Nations tournament which saw Zambia win their first continental trophy. Makwaza won a number of minor trophies with the Zambian national team: With Mufulira Wanderers With Roan United With Botswana Meat Commission Dickson Makwaza Dickson Kenneth Makwaza (born 15 July 1942 in Mazabuka) is a former Zambian footballer and coach. Nicknamed "Barbed-Wire" due to his tenacity in defence, he is one of the most decorated players in Zambian soccer history and was captain of the Zambian national team that made its first ever appearance at the African Cup of Nations tournament in
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who won the sixth division (DH Atlantique) in France in the 2008–09 season. He was part of the Guinea team at the 2004 African Nations Cup, who finished second in their group in the first round of competition, before losing in the quarter finals to Mali. He was also selected in the Guinean 2008 African Nations Cup team, starting the first game against hosts Ghana. Kémoko Camara Kémoko Camara (born 4 May 1975, in Conakry) is a Guinean footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. In early March 2008, Camara signed a short-term deal with Dundee United of the Scottish Premier
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Football in Cameroon The most popular sport in Cameroon is football. The national team is traditionally one of the strongest teams on the African continent. They have participated in the World Cup 5 times, and in 1990 they reached the quarter-finals. It took extra time before England won the game 3–2. They have also won the African Cup of Nations 4 times as well as winning Olympic gold in Sydney in 2000. Among the most famous players are Roger Milla, Thomas N'Kono and Samuel Eto'o. Cameroonian Football Federation, nicknamed Fécafoot, has been organizing the Cameroon Football Championship since 1961. The
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team squad that finished runner-up at the 2014 African Nations Championship. Alfred signed for 2016 Ghana FA Cup winners, Bechem United F.C.in May 2016. He was part of Bechem United F.C. squad that won the FA Cup at the Cape Coast Stadium in September 2016. Alfred Nelson (footballer) Alfred Azumah Nelson (born 18 August 1992) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who currently plays as a centre-back for Ghana Premier League club Bechem United F.C. and a member of Team Ghana who won the 2013 WAFU Nations Cup. Alfred Nelson began his club career with Ghana Premier League club Liberty Professionals
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most important match was the 2004 African Cup of Nations Final in Stade 7 November in Tunisia, where the Tunisians won their first African title. The overall record is favorable to the Moroccans with 13 wins, 28 draws and 9 losses. The last match between the Maghrebian teams dated back to 28 March 2017 during a friendly match won by Morocco in Marrakech which contributed to the dismissal of the Tunisian coach Henryk Kasperczak. The two teams are similar in terms of both having a single African Cup and the two teams have also qualified for five World Cups, despite
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by Ivory Coast and won by DR Congo. The competition was expanded to 16 teams for the second tournament, held in Sudan in 2011. The tournament was won by Tunisia, in the wake of the Tunisian Revolution. The tournament is held every two years, alternating with the Africa Cup of Nations. The creation of the African Nations Championship was a response to the desire to revive or strengthen national competitions regularly weakened by a mass exodus of top players who leave their home countries to play for foreign teams which will pay more and get them more media coverage. Starting
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This is the first time ever that the African Cup was co-hosted by two countries. This is also the second time that Nigeria has hosted the African Cup after 1980 and the third time for Ghana after 1963 and 1978 Teams highlighted in green progress to the Quarter Finals. "All times local: GMT (UTC) and WAT (UTC +1)" Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 2000 African Cup of Nations The 2000 African Cup of Nations was the 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria, who jointly replaced
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Lobilo Boba Florian Lobilo Boba (born 10 April 1950) is a Congolese football defender who played for Zaire in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Lobilo played for AS Vita Club, where he would win the 1973 African Cup of Champions Clubs. He was in the Zaire squad that won the 1974 African Cup of Nations finals. He made several appearances for Zaire in 1974 World Cup qualifying and appeared in one 1982 World Cup qualifying match; a 5-2 win over Mozambique on 13 July 1980. In 2006, he was selected by CAF as one of the best 200 African football
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finals were debutants, in contrast to 2002 when four of five had appeared at the previous World Cup. In Group 1, Togo beat 2002 World Cup quarterfinalists Senegal by two points. The "Black Stars" of Ghana won Group 2 by five points while in Group 3, "Les Éléphants" of Côte d'Ivoire lost both its matches to Cameroon but won the group since Cameroon drew too often. In Group 5, Tunisia won the group one point ahead of 1998 finalists and perennial rivals Morocco. Although Morocco was the only African team (of those who played a match) to remain undefeated, it
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clubs, Al-Ahly Benghazi and Al-Nasr Benghazi, are based in the city. The two teams have won the Libyan Premier League five times; Al Ahly four and Al Nasr only one. The most-important football event that took place in Benghazi was the 1982 African Cup of Nations. The city hosted six group games and a semifinal in the March 28 Stadium, Libya's second-largest stadium. The city will very likely be the scene of more games when Libya re-hosts the African Cup of Nations in 2013. The largest sporting centre in Benghazi is the Medina al-Riyadhia (Sports City). The complex is situated
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Fred Osam-Duodu Frederick Osam-Duodu (4 June 1938 – 4 October 2016) was a Ghanaian coach and a FIFA Instructor. A former Ghana national football team coach, he won the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations, the 1993 African U-20 Cup of Nations and a silver medal at the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship. He was also Ghana's coach during the 2002 African Cup of Nations, held in Mali. In 2005, he led Gambia's Under 17 to win the African Youth Cup, qualifying them for a FIFA Youth Tournament for the first time. He was later the coach of Ghana's Under-17 team,
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Salah Assad Salah Assad (; born 10 June 1958 in Larbaâ Nath Irathen) is a former Algerian football striker and manager. He played for RC Kouba, where he won an Algerian tournament in 1981 and one African Cup Winner's Cup, and in France for FC Mulhouse and Paris Saint-Germain FC. For Algeria national football team, he participated at the 1980, 1982, and 1986 African Cup of Nations, 1980 Summer Olympics, and at two edition of FIFA World Cup in 1982 and 1986, scored two goals. Assad currently holds the record of most scored goals at the World Cup for Algeria,
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qualification see: 1996 African Cup of Nations qualification" <nowiki>*</nowiki> Teams highlighted in green progress to the Quarter Finals. Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 1996 African Cup of Nations The 1996 African Cup of Nations was the 20th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by South Africa, who replaced original hosts Kenya. The field expanded for the first time to sixteen teams, split into four groups of four; the top two teams in each group advancing to the quarterfinals. However, Nigeria withdrew from the tournament at the final moment under pressure from
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are Magic Système, Alpha Blondy, Meiway, Dobet Gnahoré, Tiken Jah Fakoly, and Christina Goh, of Ivorian descent. The country has been the host for several major African sporting events, with the most recent being the 2013 African Basketball Championship. In the past, the country hosted the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations, in which its football team finished fifth, and the 1985 African Basketball Championship, where its basketball team won the gold medal. Ivory Coast won an Olympic silver medal for men's 400-metre in the 1984 games, where it competed as "Côte d'Ivoire". The most popular sport in Ivory Coast is
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part in 1992 African Nations Cup while playing for Olympic Mvolyé. Emmanuel Kundé Emmanuel Jérôme Kundé (born 15 July 1956) is a Cameroonian former professional football defender. He spent the majority of his professional career playing for Canon Yaoundé. He was also a member of the Cameroon national team at the World Cups of 1982 and 1990, and won the 1984 and 1988 African Nations Cups. Kundé scored the winning goal in the 1988 African Nations Cup final against Nigeria with a penalty kick. Two years later, in the 1990 World Cup quarterfinal match against England, he scored to equalize
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