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AFCON: Nine countries that hosted and won

Since the establishment of the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt has been a frequent participant, having played in 26 of 34 AFCON editions, and having won a total of six. The Egyptians won the inaugural in ...
The Conversation

African football won the 34th Afcon, with Côte d'Ivoire a close second

The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) came to an end in Côte d'Ivoire with millions of viewers around the world shouting at TV screens, and an astonishing performance by Côte d'Ivoire both on the ...
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho ruled out for 6 months with a knee injury

Uzoho will miss Nigeria's opening games of AFCON 2020 qualifiers. Francis Uzoho injured his knee while trying to clear a corner during Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Brazil in a friendly played on Sunday, ...
The Nation Newspaper

FULL LIST: Top six most successful countries in AFCON history

Senegal’s dramatic victory over host nation Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final has further reshaped the historical landscape of African football, as the Teranga Lions secured their second ...