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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