Penalty shootouts, narrow margins… see results of all AFCON final since 1957

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) remains the most prestigious football competition in Africa.

The tournament showcases talent and passion for the beautiful game across nations of the African continent. Since its inception in 1957, the tournament has witnessed thrilling matches, historic moments, and the rise of football giants from the continent.

Egypt won the inaugural edition, setting the stage for decades of African football excellence. Senegal beat Egypt to clinch the last edition in 2019.

As Nigeria and Ivory Coast prepare to face off in the 2023 AFCON final on 11th February, 2024, we decided to take a look at the AFCON final results since its inception in 1957.

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Below is a comprehensive look at the AFCON final results so far:

2023: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria

2021: Senegal 0-0 Egypt (4-2 on penalties)

2019: Algeria 1-0 Senegal

2017: Cameroon 2-1 Egypt

2015: Ivory Coast 0-0 Ghana (Ivory Coast won 9-8 on penalties)

2013: Nigeria 1-0 Burkina Faso

2012: Zambia 0-0 Ivory Coast (Zambia won 8-7 on penalties)

2010: Egypt 1-0 Ghana

2008: Egypt 1-0 Cameroon

2006: Egypt 0-0 Ivory Coast (Egypt won 4-2 on penalties)

2004: Tunisia 2-1 Morocco

2002: Cameroon 0-0 Senegal ( Cameroon won 3-2 on penalties)

2000: Cameroon 2-2 Nigeria ( Cameroon won 4-3 on penalties)

1998: Egypt 2-0 South Africa

1996: South Africa 2-0 Tunisia

1994: Nigeria 2-1 Zambia

1992: Ivory Coast 0-0 Ghana ( Ivory Coast won 11-10 on penalties)

1990: Algeria 1-0 Nigeria

1988: Cameroon 1-0 Nigeria

1986: Egypt 0-0 Cameroon ( Egypt won 5-4 on penalties)

1984: Cameroon 3-1 Nigeria

1982: Ghana 1-1 Libya (Ghana won 7-6 on penalties)

1980: Nigeria 3-0 Algeria

1978: Ghana 2-0 Uganda

1976: Morocco (first on the table) – Guinea (second)

1974: DR Congo 2-0 Zambia

1972: Congo 3-2 Mali

1970: Sudan 1-0 Ghana

1968: DR Congo 1-0 Ghana

1965: Ghana 3-2 Tunisia

1963: Ghana 3-0 Sudan

1962: Ethiopia 4-2 Egypt

1959: Egypt (first on the table) – Sudan (second)

1957: Egypt 4-0 Ethiopia

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