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Which Countries Hosted & Won Africa Cup of Nations?
Which Countries Hosted & Won Africa Cup of Nations?
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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a highly anticipated football competition that draws 24 teams from the continent every two years to compete for the... 05.01.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Hosting and winning the AFCON represents a rare and remarkable achievement, showcasing the host nation's football talent and organizational prowess. Consequently, many African nations aspire to host and win the AFCON to leave an indelible mark on the continent's football legacy.Out of the 33 editions of the AFCON held over 46 years, the host nation has lifted the trophy 11 times, representing 33% of the tournaments.As the upcoming 2023 AFCON draws near and is set to be held in Cote d'Ivoire from January 13 to February 11, 2024, Sputnik Africa presents a list of the eight teams that have achieved the rare feat of hosting and winning the tournament.
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Which Countries Hosted & Won Africa Cup of Nations?
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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a highly anticipated football competition that draws 24 teams from the continent every two years to compete for the coveted trophy. It is not only a display of outstanding football skills but also a test of the host country's organizational competence.
Hosting and winning the AFCON represents a rare and remarkable achievement, showcasing the host nation's football talent and organizational prowess. Consequently, many African nations aspire to host and win the AFCON to leave an indelible mark on the continent's football legacy.
Out of the 33 editions of the AFCON held over 46 years, the host nation has lifted the trophy 11 times, representing 33% of the tournaments.
As the upcoming
2023 AFCON draws near and is set to be held in Cote d'Ivoire from January 13 to February 11, 2024, Sputnik Africa presents a list of the eight teams that have achieved the rare feat of hosting and winning the tournament.
1.
Egypt has hosted the championship five times, the most of any country.
Egypt hosted the tournament in 1959, 1974, 1986, 2006 and 2019. The North African country also won the title three times as host nation, in 1959, 1986 and 2006.
2.
Ghana has hosted the AFCON
four times, in 1963, 1978, 2000, and 2008. The West African country also won the title twice as the host nation, in 1963 and 1978.
3.
Sudan has hosted the highly anticipated football competition twice, in 1957 and 1970. Sudan also won the title once as the host nation, in 1970.
4.
Tunisia has hosted the Africa Cup of Nations three times, in 1965, 1994, and 2004. The North African country also won the title once as the host nation, in 2004.
5.
Nigeria has hosted the AFCON twice, in 1980 and 2000. The West African country also won the title once as the host nation, in 1980. In 2000, Nigeria co-hosted the tournament with Ghana and finished as the runner-up after losing to Cameroon on penalties in the final.
6.
South Africa has hosted the African tournament three times, in 1996, 2013, and 2022. The country also won the title once as the host nation, in 1996.
7.
Ethiopia has hosted the championship three times, in 1962, 1968, and 1976. Ethiopia also won the title once as the host nation, in 1962.
8.
Algeria has hosted the AFCON only once, in 1990, and won the title that year, beating Nigeria 1-0 in the final.
