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2002 African Cup Of Nations
The 2002 African Cup of Nations was the 23rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Mali. Just like in 2000, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Cameroon won its fourth championship (repeating as champions), beating Senegal on penalty kicks 3–2 after a goalless draw. Host selection Bids: *Algeria *Botswana *Egypt *Ethiopia *Mali (selected as hosts) The organization of the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations was awarded to Mali on 5 February 1998 by the CAF Executive Committee meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso during the 1998 African Cup of Nations. Voters had a choice between five countries: Algeria, Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia and Mali. This was the first time that Mali had hosted the competition. Qualification ;Notes Squads Venues Group stage Teams highlighted in green progress to the Quarter Finals. Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B --- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julius Aghahowa
Julius Efosa Aghahowa (born 12 February 1982) is a Nigerian former professional association football, footballer who played as a striker (association football), striker. Aghahowa played in Ukraine, England and Turkey during his career. Known for his pace and acrobatic goal celebrations, he performed six consecutive backflips after scoring a goal against Sweden men's national football team, Sweden at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Club career Early career Born in Benin City, Aghahowa began his career with the Police Machines, a local police team, and went on to Bendel Insurance F.C., Bendel Insurance. He signed for Danish lower division team FC Midtjylland, Herning Fremad before the 1999 African Youth Championship, but performed so well there that he wanted to play for a bigger club. He ended up with the Tunisian champions, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Espérance, when he procured a contract with the Tunisians which predated the Herning Fremad contract. Shakhtar Donetsk In the middl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970 African Cup Of Nations
The 1970 African Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Sudan. Just like in 1968, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Sudan won its first championship, beating Ghana in the final 1−0. The tournament marked the fourth final appearance in a row for Ghana. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: ;Notes Squads Venues The competition was played in two venues in Khartoum and Wad Madani. Group stage Tiebreakers If two or more teams finished level on points after completion of the group matches, the following tie-breakers were used to determine the final ranking: # Goal difference in all group matches # Greater number of goals scored in all group matches # Drawing of lots Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage Semifinals ---- Third place match Final Goalscorers Team of the tournament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 African Cup Of Nations
The 1968 African Cup of Nations was the sixth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (Confederation of African Football, CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. The field expanded to eight teams, split into two groups of four; the top two teams in each group advanced to the semifinals. Congo DR national football team, Congo-Kinshasa won its first championship, beating Ghana national football team, Ghana in the final 1−0. Prior to this tournament, the African Cup of Nations were held once every three years, following 1968 they were held once every two years. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: ;Notes Squads Venues Group stage Tiebreakers If two or more teams finished level on points after completion of the group matches, the following tie-breakers were used to determine the final ranking: # Goal difference in all group matches # Greater number of goals scored in all group matches # Drawing of lots Group A - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1963 African Cup Of Nations
The 1963 African Cup of Nations was the fourth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa ( CAF). For the third consecutive time the hosts won the African Cup. The format was changed to two groups of 3 teams each, with the group winners playing the final, and the runners-up playing the third place playoff. The final in Accra on 1 December saw the hosts beating Sudan 3–0 to win the title. This tournament, and the previous one, are the only Africa Cup of Nations tournaments with more than four goals-per-game average. Qualified teams ;Notes Squads Venues The competition was played in two venues in Accra and Kumasi. Group stage Tiebreakers If two or more teams finished level on points after completion of the group matches, the following tie-breakers were used to determine the final ranking: # Goal average in all group matches # Drawing of lots Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 African Cup Of Nations
The 1980 African Cup of Nations was the 12th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Nigeria. Just like in 1978, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Nigeria won its first championship, beating Algeria in the final 3−0. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: ;Notes Squads Venues The competition was played in two venues in Lagos and Ibadan. Group stage Tiebreakers If two or more teams finished level on points after completion of the group matches, the following tie-breakers were used to determine the final ranking: # Goal difference in all group matches # Greater number of goals scored in all group matches # Drawing of lots Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Knockout stage Semi-finals ---- Third place match Final CAF Team of the Tournament Goalscorers External links Details at RSSSF {{DEFAULTSORT:1980 African Cup Of Nation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 African Cup Of Nations
The 1978 African Cup of Nations was the eleventh edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Accra and Kumasi, Ghana. The format of the competition changed from 1976: the field of eight teams was still split into two groups of four, but the final group stage was eliminated in favor of the knockout semifinals used in tournaments prior to 1976 (except 1959). Ghana won its third championship, beating Uganda in the final 2−0. Ivory Coast and Mali were both disqualified in the second round of qualification: Ivory Coast for using an ineligible player, and Mali after stadium security and police assaulted match officials during the first leg. Since Mali had received a first round walkover after Niger failed to appear, Upper Volta, who had been beaten by the Ivory Coast in the first round, were given their place in the final tournament. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: ;Notes Squads Venues The competition was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1976 African Cup Of Nations
The 1976 African Cup of Nations was the tenth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. The format of competition changed from 1974: the field of eight teams was still split into two groups of four, but a final stage was introduced with the top two finishers of each of the first stage groups. Morocco won its first championship by topping the final group. Guinea finished second. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: ;Notes Squads Venues First round Tiebreakers If two or more teams finished level on points after completion of the group matches, the following tie-breakers were used to determine the final ranking: # Goal difference in all group matches # Greater number of goals scored in all group matches # Drawing of lots Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- Final round ---- ---- Goalscorers CAF Team of the tournament Goalkeeper * Mohammed Al- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2002 African Cup Of Nations Qualification
This page details the process of qualifying for the 2002 African Cup of Nations. Qualified teams The 16 qualified teams are: Qualifying rounds Preliminary round The quarter finalists of 2000 Africa Cup of Nations received a bye to the group stage. These teams are: Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia. ''Burkina Faso win 3–0 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Guinea win 4–2 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Gabon win 5–2 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Angola win 5–1 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Namibia win 8–4 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Ivory Coast win 7–0 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Liberia win 3–1 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Togo win 4–2 on penalties after 2–2 after extra time.'' ---- ''DR Congo won 3–1 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Sudan won 6–3 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Congo won 6–3 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Burundi won 4–1 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Madagascar won 2–1 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Libya won 8–7 on penalty shootout after 4– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 African Cup Of Nations
The 1996 African Cup of Nations, also known as the Coca-Cola 1996 Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 20th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by South Africa, who replaced original hosts Kenya. The field expanded for the first time to 16 teams, split into four groups of four; the top two teams in each group advancing to the quarterfinals. However, Nigeria withdrew from the tournament at the final moment under pressure from then-dictator Sani Abacha, reducing the field to 15. South Africa won its first championship, beating Tunisia in the final 2–0. Qualified teams ''For full qualification see: 1996 African Cup of Nations qualification'' ;Notes Squads Venues First round Teams highlighted in green progress to the Quarter Finals. Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group C ---- ---- ---- withdrew, so their three matches wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 African Cup Of Nations
The 1992 African Cup of Nations was the 18th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Senegal. The field expanded to twelve teams, split into four groups of three; the top two teams in each group advanced to the quarterfinals. Ivory Coast won its first championship, beating Ghana on penalty kicks 11–10 after a goalless draw. Qualified teams The 12 qualified teams are: ;Notes Venues The competition was played in two venues in Dakar and Ziguinchor. Squads Group stage Tiebreakers If two or more teams finished level on points after completion of the group matches, the following tie-breakers were used to determine the final ranking: # Greatest total goal difference in the three group matches # Greatest number of goals scored in the three group matches # Most points earned in matches against other teams in the tie # Greatest goal difference in matches against other teams in the tie # Greatest number of goa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 African Cup Of Nations
The 1990 African Cup of Nations was the 17th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Algeria. Just like in 1988, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Algeria won its first championship, beating Nigeria in the final 1–0. Qualified teams The 8 qualified teams are: ;Notes Venues The competition was played in two venues in Algiers and Annaba. Match officials ;Referees * Laurent Petcha (Cameroon) * Mohamed Hussam El-Dine (Egypt) * Jean-Fidèle Diramba (Gabon) * Badou Jasseh (Gambia) * Idrissa Traoré (Mali) * Idrissa Sarr (Mauritania) * Eganaden Cadressen (Mauritius) * Abdellali Naciri (Morocco) * Badara Sène (Senegal) * Ally Hafidhi (Tanzania) * Mawukpona Hounnake-Kouassi (Togo) * Naji Jouini (Tunisia) ;Invited referees * Shizuo Takada (Japan) * Jamal Al Sharif (Syria) Squads Group stage Tiebreakers If two or more teams finished level on points after complet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 African Cup Of Nations
The 1988 African Cup of Nations was the 16th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (Confederation of African Football, CAF). It was hosted by Morocco, who replaced original host Zambia. Just like in 1986 African Cup of Nations, 1986, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The tournament final was held in Casablanca at Stade Mohamed V. Cameroon national football team, Cameroon won its second championship, beating Nigeria national football team, Nigeria in the final 1−0. This tournament has the fewest goals-per-game average in Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Host selection The original host was Zambia but after their withdrawal in December 1986 due to financial issues, the Confederation of African Football approached Algeria which agreed to host the tournament. However, in February 1987 the CAF rescinded this decision following a dispute with Algeria which protested the CAF's decision to order a replay of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
