The Africa Cup of Nations has produced a record 116 goals with two matches to go, but history suggests the final between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria on Sunday could be a low-scoring.
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1957: Afco is born
The very first Afcon was held in Sudan, where the hosts were joined by just Egypt and Ethiopia in a three-team tournament. Along with South Africa, .
Black History Month: Africa brings its soccer to the world
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When you think about the most prestigious soccer tournaments in the world, almost every fan begins with the World Cup (both for the men and the women). After that, you will have people mention the Euros, Copa América, and even Champions League and Copa Libertadores. However, on the continent of Africa, the Cradle of Civilization, lies the tournament that is easily the most underrated on the planet. The Africa Cup of Nations is always a hidden gem of a tournament each time it is contested. Its roots date back to the 1950s, where just a few teams began the competition that now is the motherland’s greatest.