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AFCON Complete Records of Champions
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has produced 34 champions since its inception in 1957, with detailed records showing matches played, wins, draws, losses, and goals scored.
Egypt dominated the early years, winning in 1957, 1959, and later securing multiple titles including an unbeaten run in 2010. Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast have also established themselves as continental powerhouses, each lifting the trophy multiple times.
Highlights include:
- Ghana’s back-to-back victories in 1963 and 1965.
- Nigeria’s triumphs in 1980, 1994, and 2013.
- Cameroon’s golden era between 1984 and 2002.
- Egypt’s record six titles, including three consecutive wins from 2006 to 2010.
- Senegal’s recent victory in 2022.
- Ivory Coast’s latest win in 2024.
The records also note Zaire’s transformation into the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1997, reflecting the historical changes in African football.



