Do you really know about AFCON? The winners, records, goals, players...
The 2023 African Cup of Nations is expected to bring plenty of excitement and surprises, and we wanted to look back over the history of the competition.
Ahead of the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a continental championship that has been a fixture in African football since 1957, we dive into the records that have shaped this storied tournament. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable records and achievements over the years, with a spattering of further insights from those guys at OptaJoe.
Leading the pack with the most AFCON titles is Egypt, a dominant force in African football. The Pharaohs have clinched the championship a record seven times in the years 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, and 2010.
Egypt again tops the chart with the most appearances in AFCON finals. Their ten appearances in 1957, 1959, 1962, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2017, and 2021 underline their consistent performance in the tournament.
Continuing their dominance, Egypt has the most appearances in the finals tournament, having participated 26 times from 1957 to 2023.
Egypt has played a staggering 107 games at the finals tournament, further solidifying their status as a powerhouse in African football.
The Pharaohs also lead in the most wins at the finals tournament with 60 victories, showcasing their winning mentality.
In terms of goal-scoring prowess, Egypt has netted 168 goals in the tournament, the highest by any team.
Tunisia holds the record for the most successive appearances at the finals tournament, having participated in every edition from 1994 to 2023.
...the most tournament appearances?
The record for the most tournament appearances by a player is shared by four football icons: Rigobert Song (Cameroon), Ahmed Hassan
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