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Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Winners Since 1957: Comprehensive List
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been a highly anticipated football tournament since its inception in 1957. Over the years, several nations have emerged victorious in this prestigious competition.
Throughout the 65-year history of the competition, only 15 African countries have been crowned as winners of AFCON. Most of the multiple winners come from North African and West African countries, who have been frequently named champions.
In this article, RNN will examine the complete list of AFCON winners since the tournament began.
Here is a simple and clear table listing the winners of the Africa Cup of Nations from 2000 to 2022:
| YEARS | WINNERS | RUNNERS-UP | SCORE |
| 2022 | Senegal | Egypt | 0-0 (a.e.t.) (4-2 p) |
| 2019 | Algeria | Senegal | 1-0 |
| 2017 | Cameroon | Egypt | 2-1 |
| 2015 | Ivory Coast | Ghana | 0-0 (a.e.t.) (9-8 p) |
| 2013 | Nigeria | Burkina Faso | 1-0 |
| 2012 | Zambia | Ivory Coast | 0-0 (a.e.t.) (8-7 p) |
| 2010 | Egypt | Ghana | 1-0 |
| 2008 | Egypt | Cameroon | 1-0 |
| 2006 | Egypt | Ivory Coast | 0-0 (a.e.t.) (4-2 p) |
| 2004 | Tunisia | Morocco | 2-1 |
| 2002 | Cameroon | Senegal | 0-0 (a.e.t.) (3-2 p) |
| 2000 | Cameroon | Nigeria | 2-2 (a.e.t.) (4-3 p) |
African Cup of Nations winners list by the year 1957-1998
Below is a simple and clear table listing the winners of the Africa Cup of Nations from 1957 to 1998:
| YEAR | WINNERS | RUNNER-UP | SCORE |
| 1998 | Egypt | South Africa | 2–0 |
| 1996 | South Africa | Tunisia | 2–0 |
| 1994 | Nigeria | Zambia | 2–1 |
| 1992 | Ivory Coast | Ghana | 0–0 (a.e.t.) |
| 1990 | Algeria | Nigeria | 1–0 |
| 1988 | Cameroon | Nigeria | 1–0 |
| 1986 | Egypt | Cameroon | 0–0 (a.e.t.) |
| 1984 | Cameroon | Nigeria | 3–1 |
| 1982 | Ghana | Libya | 1–1 (a.e.t.) |
| 1980 | Nigeria | Algeria | 3–0 |
| 1978 | Ghana | Uganda | 2–0 |
| 1976 | Morocco | Guinea | 1–1 |
| 1974 | Zaire | Zambia | 2–2 (a.e.t.) |
| 1972 | PR Congo | Mali | 3–2 |
| 1970 | Sudan | Ghana | 1–0 |
| 1968 | DR Congo | Ghana | 1–0 |
| 1965 | Ghana | Tunisia | 3–2 (a.e.t.) |
| 1963 | Ghana | Sudan | 3–0 |
| 1962 | Ethiopia | United Arab Republic | 4–2 (a.e.t.) |
| 1959 | United Arab Republic | Sudan | 2–1 |
| 1957 | Egypt | Ethiopia | 4–0 |
In the upcoming AFCON tournaments, one thing is clear: football fans in Africa and beyond will be captivated. Teams will compete passionately for the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON trophy, displaying their skills and creating thrilling spectacles for all football lovers.
As the tournament progresses, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the next chapter in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations. New heroes will emerge, and new stories will be written. This prestigious competition’s legacy will inspire generations of African footballers and fans, leaving a lasting impact.