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The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by cheapgoals(m): 6:00pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Once again, Africa goes on it’s biggest football show piece, the Africa Cup of Nations, the 32nd edition in the competition’s history after the first ever showpiece in 1957, 62 years ago. Since then the competition has undergone varying degrees of changes and of course different countries across the continent have since won it, some multiple times, others once while many still await their first win. With as much as three countries making their debut appearances at the 2019 edition of the competition in Egypt and as well as 24 teams taking part for the first time in the bi-annual competition, Africa may see a New Champion arise by July 19. First let’s look at the past winners. Egypt Winners: ×7 (1957, 1959, 1986, 1988, 2006, 2008, 2010) Runners Up: 2 The pharaohs are synonymous with one thing, the African Cup of Nations, and although they may have only appeared at the World Cup just on two occasions, the North Africans have won a record 7 titles including a treble from 2006 to 2010, the last time they won it. Of the seven times when they won it, three have come when they hosted the competition, a stat which pits them as favorites especially considering the fact they ended the last edition as runners up to Cameroon. Cameroon Winners: ×5 (1984,1988, 2000, 2002, 2017) Runners Up: 2 The Indomitable Lions as they are fondly called are the second most successful side in Africa winning the Championship five times, pulling one clear of Ghana who have four. The latest of their triumph came in 2017, 17 years after winning it last at the Ghana/Nigeria edition. Unlike Egypt, the Cameroonians have the record of becoming the first of only three African sides who have made the last eight of the world cup. Even though they failed to qualify for the last World Cup in Russia, the defending Champions of the competition are still one of the favorites to lift it once again. Ghana Winners: ×4 (1963, 1965, 1978, 1982) Runners Up: 5 Black Stars of Ghana are the third most successful team in the competition having won it four times in their history. The first was in 1963 before adding another two years later. It was not until 13 years after before they tasted Afcon glory again, adding the last one they won 4years later in 1982. However, there have been cases of near misses for the west Africans finishing second five times, the latest being in 2015. Nigeria Winners: ×3 (1980, 1994, 2013) Runners Up: 4 The Super Eagles of Nigeria only lifted the third title six years ago which was the last time they featured at the tournament. Before then, the eagles won the Afcon in 1980 and 1994. However, they hold the record for most semi final appearances and third place finish. Coached by German tactician, Gernort Rhor, the Super Eagles have only lost twice to African opposition in 19 appearances. With such numbers it would be difficult to write off the Nigerians. Ivory Coast Winners: ×2 (1992, 2015) Runners Up: 2 Ivory coast’s first of their two triunphs came in 1992 before their golden generation which had Gervhino, Solomon Kalou and Yaya You’re went on to win the second elusive title in 2015 at the expense of Ghana. The Elephants came close to winning twice as well first finishing second to Egypt in 2006 and losing shockingly to Zambia in 2012. DR Congo Winners: ×2 (1968, 1974) Runners Up: Nil DR Congo won it’s two titles, first in 1968 as Congo Kinshasa and the second in 1974 as Zaire. They have never finished as runners-up The rest on the list of former Champions include Zambia (2012), Tunisia (2004) and Sudan (1970) have all won it once and finished runners up twice. South Africa (1996), Algeria (1990), Ethiopia (1962), Morocco (1976), Congo (1972) have one title win each. SOURCE: https://cheapgoals.com/the-14-countries-who-have-won-the-afcon/ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by dominique(f): 6:09pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Op Tunisia won in 2004 not 2006 8 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by simonlee(m): 6:50pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
dominique: 36 Likes
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Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by simonlee(m): 6:51pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Even Sudan? 25 Likes
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Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by cheapgoals(m): 7:03pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
dominique: Thanks for the correction 5 Likes |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by OzziOhinoyi(m): 8:59pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Egypt and Cameroon are exceptional. |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by Nobody: 8:59pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Hope we win. 1 Like |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by Nobody: 9:00pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
cheapgoals: |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by MANNABBQGRILLS: 9:00pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
IT IS OUR TURN AGAIN.... JUST BELIEVE.... GO EAGLES GO...... 8 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by thesicilian: 9:00pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Lol, just 3 times! Nigeria be forming Giants of Africa with nothing to show for it. 2 Likes |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by SoftP(m): 9:00pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
& Nigerians nor dey let person hear word. Empty vessels make the largest... 6 Likes
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Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by Timmypromise(m): 9:00pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
I believe in Nigeria At least that's the only thing that connect Nigerians 1 Like |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by welis1(m): 9:01pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
naija and catch up syndrome...make we try collect this one |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by dfrost: 9:02pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Egypt!!! |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by emeijeh(m): 9:02pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Giants of Africa indeed 1 Like |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by Timmypromise(m): 9:02pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
thesicilian: What of Senegal And SA that won it once 5 Likes |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by dfrost: 9:02pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
simonlee: This Bukola's pic always gat me ripping with laughter. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by Koolking(m): 9:03pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
They are still local champions, until they put the continent in worldcup football. Just like Super Falcons dominate Africa, but abysmal in WorldCup |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by ALWAYSINMONEY: 9:05pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
all the best to the super eagles |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by dfrost: 9:05pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
cheapgoals: OP, please check your work again. See below: Egypt Winners: ×7 (1957, 1959, 1986, 1988, 2006, 2008, 2010) Cameroon Winners: ×5 (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017) Egypt actually won the 1998 edition. I guess that's what you are referring to. 6 Likes |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by Nobody: 9:05pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
dominique: I remember our semi matchup against them like yesterday. They had that Dos santos dude on their squad then. In 06 we beat them back by way of Enyeama's heroics and overall world class play. 4 Likes |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by Olajah81: 9:05pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Rest in Peace Coach Stephen Keshi. I remember d day we met in New York... Rest in the Bossom of the Lord 7 Likes |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by dfrost: 9:11pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Timmypromise: Have you seen them make noise like Nigerians? People wey carry 7 & 5 times no dey shout like we dey shout. 1 Like
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Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by worldclass68(m): 9:16pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
dominique: Yeah, Egypt hosted and won the 2006 edition, beating ivory coast in the final on PK shootout. Nigeria came third beating Senegal in the third place match! Fact! 1 Like |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by Stanleyville(m): 9:17pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
So Senegal nefa win am bfor? |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by Aidejay(m): 9:17pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
Those were the days where there were one or two things one could say to show his or her pride for nigeria bit now Nothing Sometimes 1 or 2 things in a whole year. Not like there aren't any good things to be proud about but he bad greatly overshadows the good. |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by bluefilm: 9:20pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
The three times Cameroon have won this cup, that is in 1984,1988, and 2000, they beat Nigeria in the finals. I don't know why but something tells me atiku will like this little piece of information. If you know, you know. 1 Like |
Re: The 14 Countries Who Have Won The AFCON by worldclass68(m): 9:26pm On Jun 23, 2019 |
The fourth for them eagles..... Comes 3019... |
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