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The Africa Cup of Nations, commonly abbreviated as AFCON and officially known as the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, is the main quadrennial international men's association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been held every two years, switching to odd-numbered years in 2013.
The Senegal national football team, nicknamed Les Lions de la Teranga, represents Senegal in international association football and is operated by the Senegalese Football Federation.
Egypt national football team, nicknamed "Pharaohs", represents Egypt in men's international football, and is governed by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), the governing body of football in Egypt.
The Ivory Coast national football team represents Ivory Coast in men's international football. Nicknamed the Elephants, the team is managed by the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF). The team has won the Africa Cup of Nations three times, in 1992, 2015 and 2024, and has qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times, in 2006, 2010, and 2014.
The Libya national football team represents Libya in men's international association football and it is controlled by the Libyan Football Federation. The team has never qualified for FIFA World Cup but has qualified for editions of the Africa Cup of Nations in 1982, 2006, and 2012. In 1982, the team was both the host and runner-up. In the Arab Cup, Libya finished second in 1964 and 2012, and third in 1966. The team is affiliated with both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Mozambique national football team represents Mozambique in men's international football competitions and is controlled by the Mozambican Football Federation, the governing body for football in Mozambique. Mozambique have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, but they have qualified for five Africa Cup of Nations in 1986, 1996, 1998, 2010, and most recently 2023, being eliminated in the first round in all five. In 1997, the Mozambique Football Federation became a founding member of COSAFA.
Emerse Faé is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and is currently the manager of the Ivory Coast national football team. Born in France, he played for France national teams at youth level and for the Ivory Coast national team at senior international level. He is the first manager to win a tournament, while being appointed during the tournament.
Badra Ali Sangaré is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for South African Premier Division club Sekhukhune United and the Ivory Coast national team.
This is a list of records and statistics of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Guelassiognon Sylvain Gbohouo is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Stade d'Abidjan.
Jean Thierry Lazare Amani is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays for Belgian Pro League club Union Saint-Gilloise, and the Ivory Coast national team as a central midfielder.
Christian Michael Kouamé Kouakou is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Serie A club Fiorentina and the Ivory Coast national team.
Arsène Hobou is an Ivorian former footballer. He played in 37 matches for the Ivory Coast national football team from 1987 to 1996. He was also named in the Ivory Coast's squad for the 1988 African Cup of Nations tournament.
Rufin Lué is an Ivorian footballer. He played in 31 matches for the Ivory Coast national football team from 1987 to 1997. He was also named in the Ivory Coast's squad for the 1988 African Cup of Nations tournament.
Yao Lambert Amani is an Ivorian footballer. He played in 18 matches for the Ivory Coast national football team from 1986 to 1994. He was also named in the Ivory Coast's squad for the 1988 African Cup of Nations tournament.
Georges Lignon Nagueu is an Ivorian footballer. He played in 19 matches for the Ivory Coast national football team from 1987 to 1993. He was also named in Ivory Coast's squad for the 1990 African Cup of Nations tournament.
Lucien Kassi-Kouadio is an Ivorian footballer. He played in nine matches for the Ivory Coast national football team from 1983 to 1992. He was also named in Ivory Coast's squad for the 1990 African Cup of Nations tournament.
Adama Koné Clofie is an Ivorian footballer. He played in 13 matches for the Ivory Coast national football team from 1993 to 2000. He was also named in Ivory Coast's squad for the 1994 African Cup of Nations tournament.
Eugène Beugré Yago is an Ivorian former professional footballer played as a midfielder. He made 12 appearances for the Ivory Coast national team from 1989 to 1994. He was also named in Ivory Coast's squad for the 1994 African Cup of Nations tournament.
Jean-Marie Kouassi is an Ivorian footballer. He played in six matches for the Ivory Coast national football team from 1995 to 1997. He was also named in Ivory Coast's squad for the 1996 African Cup of Nations tournament.
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- ↑ "Boris Diecket". National Football Teams. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ↑ "African Nations Cup 1986 - Final Tournament Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
