Who won 2017 African Cup of Nations?
Who won 2017 African Cup of Nations?
Cameroon national football team
2017 Africa Cup of Nations/Champion
How many countries qualify for African Nations Cup?
24 teams
A total of 24 teams qualified to play in the final tournament, including Cameroon who qualified automatically as hosts….2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 52 (from 1 confederation) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 151 |
| Goals scored | 335 (2.22 per match) |
Who won the most Afcon?
Egypt
Egypt is the most successful nation in the cup’s history, winning the tournament seven times (including in 1959, when Egypt was united with Syria as the United Arab Republic).
Where was Afcon 2017 held?
Stade d’Oyem
2017 Africa Cup of Nations/Location
Who won African Cup of Nations 2016?
DR Congo
2016 African Nations Championship
| 2016 Orange African Nations Championship Championnat d’Afrique des nations de football 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Champions | DR Congo (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Mali |
| Third place | Ivory Coast |
| Fourth place | Guinea |
Who won CAF 2016?
Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
2016 CAF Champions League/Champion
Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Zamalek in the final to win their first CAF Champions League title, and qualified as the CAF representative at the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan, their first appearance in the FIFA Club World Cup, and also earned the right to play against the winners of the 2016 CAF Confederation Cup in …
Which teams qualify for African Cup of Nations?
Qualified teams
| Team | Method of qualification | Date of qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | Hosts / Group F winners | 8 January 2019 |
| Senegal | Group I winners | 15 November 2020 |
| Algeria | Group H winners | 16 November 2020 |
| Mali | Group A winners | 17 November 2020 |
How many times has Nigeria won AFCON?
The Nigeria national football team represents Nigeria in men’s international football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), they are three-time Africa Cup of Nations winners, with their most recent title in 2013.
Who hosted 2017 Afcon?
Gabon
This event was also part of the Africa Cup of Nations 60th Anniversary. Cameroon won their fifth title after defeating seven-time champions Egypt 2–1 in the final….2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
| Coupe d’Afrique des Nations 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Gabon |
| Dates | 14 January – 5 February 2017 |
| Teams | 16 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
Who won African Cup of Nations 2015?
Ivory Coast national football team
2015 Africa Cup of Nations/Champion
How are the teams in the Africa Cup of Nations drawn?
At the finals, the 16 teams were drawn into four groups of four teams each. The teams in each group played a single round robin. After the group stage, the top two teams from each group advanced to the quarter-finals. The quarter-final winners advanced to the semi-finals.
Where was the Africa Cup of Nations held in 2016?
The quarter-final winners advanced to the semi-finals. The semi-final losers played in a third place match, while the semi-final winners played in the final. The draw took place on 19 October 2016, 18:30 UTC+1, in Libreville, Gabon.
How are the seedings determined for the Africa Cup of Nations?
The seedings approved by the Organising Committee of the Africa Cup of Nations at its meeting on Monday, 26 September 2016 at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, was determined taking into account the performance of the qualified teams during the following competitions: Group winners and runners-up advanced to the quarter-finals.
Where did Cameroon win the Africa Cup of Nations?
The tournament was instead hosted by Gabon. This event was also part of the Africa Cup of Nations 60th Anniversary. Cameroon won their fifth title after defeating seven-time champions Egypt 2–1 in the final. Burkina Faso finished third after beating Ghana 1–0 in the third place play-off.