Egypt has won the most AFCON titles (7), followed by Cameroon (5) and Ghana (4), with a total of 15 different national teams having lifted the trophy since 1957. The most recent completed AFCON was won by Côte d’Ivoire, who beat Nigeria in the 2024 final in Abidjan.

AFCON winners at a glance

  • Most successful team: Egypt with 7 titles (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010).
  • Cameroon: 5 titles (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017).
  • Ghana: 4 titles (1963, 1965, 1978, 1982).
  • CĂ´te d’Ivoire: Multiple titles, including 1992, 2015 and the 2024 edition in Abidjan.
  • Other former champions include Algeria, Nigeria, Morocco, DR Congo, Zambia, Tunisia, South Africa, Sudan, Ethiopia, Congo-Brazzaville and others, making 15 different winners in total.

Earliest and latest winners

  • First AFCON (1957): Egypt beat Ethiopia in the final, starting their dominance of the competition.
  • Latest completed AFCON (2024 in CĂ´te d’Ivoire): CĂ´te d’Ivoire defeated Nigeria in the final played in Abidjan.
  • Over time, the trophy has shifted from early North and West African dominance (Egypt, Ghana) to a broader spread including Southern and Central African champions like South Africa, Zambia and Cameroon.

Mini history notes

  • The Africa Cup of Nations has been played since 1957 and is the top men’s international football tournament in Africa.
  • Egypt’s three‑in‑a‑row streak (2006, 2008, 2010) is one of the most remarkable runs in international football.
  • Cameroon’s “Indomitable Lions” era around 1984–2002 and CĂ´te d’Ivoire’s recent resurgence, capped by the 2024 title, are key chapters in AFCON history.

Quick HTML table of main AFCON winners

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      <th>Country</th>
      <th>AFCON titles</th>
      <th>Notable winning years</th>
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      <td>Egypt</td>
      <td>7</td>
      <td>1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010</td>
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      <td>Cameroon</td>
      <td>5</td>
      <td>1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017</td>
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      <td>Ghana</td>
      <td>4</td>
      <td>1963, 1965, 1978, 1982</td>
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      <td>Côte d’Ivoire</td>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>1992, 2015, 2024</td>
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      <td>Nigeria</td>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>1980, 1994, 2013</td>
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      <td>Algeria</td>
      <td>2</td>
      <td>1990, 2019</td>
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      <td>DR Congo (incl. Zaire)</td>
      <td>2</td>
      <td>1968, 1974</td>
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      <td>Zambia</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>2012</td>
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      <td>Morocco</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1976</td>
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      <td>Tunisia</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>2004</td>
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      <td>South Africa</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1996</td>
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      <td>Sudan</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1970</td>
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      <td>Ethiopia</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1962</td>
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      <td>Congo-Brazzaville</td>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>1972</td>
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      <td>Burkina Faso, Senegal, etc.</td>
      <td>Recent contenders</td>
      <td>Multiple finals and deep runs</td>
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