1996: Hosts - South Africa, Winners - South Africa My first Nations Cup (Afcon) was not only on home ... Ivorian Didier Drogba, Ghana's Michael Essien and Eto'o all at the peak of their powers.

The East Africa hosted and won their first and only AFCON title in 1962 after defeating the Pharaoh of Egypt 4-2 after extra time. Ghana The first West African country to win the AFCON trophy was ...

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has become a staple in the footballing calendar since its inception in the 1950s. First held in 1957 with just three sides, it has evolved to become the major ...