Africa Cup of Nations winners

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History

The Africa Cup of Nations (also called the African Cup of Nations) is a biennial inter-country football (soccer) tournament that is widely considered the most prestigious competition on the continent. It is contested by national teams and organized by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF, the governing body of international football in Africa). It has been awarded more than 30 times since its inception in 1957. The 2025 edition of the competition, hosted by Morocco,...