Have you ever wondered which African football nation has dominated the continent’s premier tournament throughout its rich history? The African Cup of Nations, Africa’s most prestigious football competition, has witnessed fierce battles, unforgettable moments, and a legacy of champions. From the golden era of the past to the rising stars of the present, this competition has seen it all. So, who has emerged victorious the most in the African Cup of Nations?
| Year | Winners |
|---|---|
| 1957 | Egypt |
| 1959 | Egypt |
| 1962 | Ethiopia |
| 1963 | Ghana |
| 1965 | Ghana |
| 1968 | DR Congo |
| 1970 | Sudan |
| 1972 | Congo |
| 1974 | DR Congo |
| 1976 | Morocco |
| 1978 | Ghana |
| 1980 | Nigeria |
| 1982 | Ghana |
| 1984 | Cameroon |
| 1986 | Egypt |
| 1988 | Cameroon |
| 1990 | Algeria |
| 1992 | Ivory Coast |
| 1994 | Nigeria |
| 1996 | South Africa |
| 1998 | Egypt |
| 2000 | Cameroon |
| 2002 | Cameroon |
| 2004 | Tunisia |
| 2006 | Egypt |
| 2008 | Egypt |
| 2010 | Egypt |
| 2012 | Zambia |
| 2013 | Nigeria |
| 2015 | Ivory Coast |
| 2017 | Cameroon |
| 2019 | Algeria |
| 2021 | Senegal |