AFCON’s Most Successful Nation
Fact: #3842
Egypt is the most successful AFCON nation, having won the tournament a record 7 times. Source: one
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Rule of Three
Fact: #3841
The Africa Cup of Nations has had three different trophies in its history – and any nation that won it… Read More
Ultimate Comeback Story
Fact: #3840
South Africa was one of the four countries involved in early discussions to found the Africa Cup of Nations in… Read More
How Africa’s Biggest Tournament Started
Fact: #3839
The first Africa Cup of Nations (1957) was hosted in Khartoum, Sudan, and featured three teams: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia…. Read More
Age Refund
Fact: #3838
Until 2023, South Koreans were legally considered one year old at birth, and everyone aged together on 1 January. This… Read More
A Country Living in a Different Year
Fact: #3837
The Ethiopian calendar is about seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar and uses 13 months (twelve of 30… Read More