Africa Cup of Nations: Quick Facts

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Nov. 15, 2026

News •

Afcon 2027 qualifying: Nigeria, Egypt and Morocco win but Tunisia fall to defeat • Nov. 13, 2026, 1:36 PM ET (BBC)

Afcon 2027 qualifying: Ghana register first victory, Ivory Coast and Senegal win • Nov. 12, 2026, 12:02 PM ET (BBC)

Cameroon double-header looms large • Nov. 11, 2026, 1:45 AM ET (The Namibian)

Embattled Jesus Owono out of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after fatal collision • Nov. 5, 2026, 2:42 AM ET (Straits Times)

Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years? • Oct. 30, 2026, 1:33 PM ET (BBC)

Facts

Also Known As	AFCON • African Cup of Nations • African Nations Cup
Notable Honorees	Roger Milla

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