The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) stands as the third-ranked tournament in the world’s football hierarchy, following the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League.
Football enthusiasts eagerly awaited the crowning of the champion of the 34th edition, contested between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, the host nation and organizer of the tournament.
In a gripping final, the Elephants of the Black Continent secured victory over the Green Eagles with a scoreline of 2-1.
Here, we outline the list of African national teams with the highest number of appearances in AFCON finals:
Egypt tops the list, having reached the final on 10 occasions, clinching the title 7 times.
Notable among their victories is the historic trio under the guidance of the legendary Hassan Shehata in 2006, 2008, and 2010.
Ghana follows closely in second place, with 9 final appearances, having secured the title 4 times, the last being in 1982.
Nigeria ranks third, reaching the final 8 times, winning the championship on 3 occasions.
Cameroon occupies the fourth position, with 7 final appearances, boasting a remarkable five titles.
Ivory Coast rounds off the top five, having reached the final 5 times, with 3 championship victories, including their recent triumph in 2023.
Other notable teams include Morocco and Tunisia, both with 5 final appearances, Algeria with 4, and South Africa and Senegal with 3 each.
As the curtains fall on yet another thrilling edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter of footballing history, where new heroes will emerge and new records may be set.
