The Africa Cup of Nations: A Brief History
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), also known as the African Cup of Nations, is a biennial international football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the national teams of Africa. The tournament has been held every two years since its inception in 1957 and has grown to become one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated tournaments on the continent.
With afcon 2024 just around the corner, football fans across Africa are eagerly awaiting the exciting matches that will unfold. But before we dive into the upcoming tournament, let's take a brief look at the history of AFCON.
- The first AFCON tournament was held in 1957 in Khartoum, Sudan, with Egypt emerging as the inaugural champions.
- The tournament has been held every two years since then, with the exception of a few instances where it was postponed due to various reasons such as the Ebola outbreak in 2014 and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Some of the most successful teams in AFCON history include Egypt, who have won the tournament a record seven times, followed by Cameroon with five