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Egypt is the most successful nation in the AFCON History, winning the tournament a record of seven times (including when Egypt was known as the United Arab Republic between 1958 and 1971). Ghana and Cameroon have won four titles each. Three different trophies have been awarded during the tournament’s history, with Ghana and Cameroon winning the first two versions to keep after each of them won a tournament three times. The current trophy was first awarded in 2002 and with Egypt winning it indefinitely after winning their unprecedented third consecutive title in 2010.

Africa cup of Nations Performance by Nations

1, Egypt – Winner, 7 times; 2nd, 1 times; 3rd, 3 times; 4th, 3 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 14 times
2, Ghana – Winner, 4 times; 2nd, 4 times; 3rd, 1 times; 4th, 3 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 12 times
3, Cameroun – Winner, 4 times; 2nd, 2 times; 3rd, 1 time; 4th, 1 time; Total Top 4 Finish = 8 times
4, Nigeria – Winner, 3 times; 2nd, 4 times; 3rd, 7 times; 4th, 0 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 14 times
5, Congo DR- Winner, 2 times; 2nd, 0 time; 3rd, 1 time; 4th, 1 time; Total Top 4 Finish = 4 times
6, CIV – Winner, 1 time; 2nd, 2 times; 3rd, 4 times; 4th, 2 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 9 times
7, Zambia – Winner, 1 time; 2nd, 2 times; 3rd, 3 times; 4th, 0 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 6 times
8, Tunisia – Winner, 1 time; 2nd, 2 times; 3rd, 1 time; 4th, 2 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 6 times
9, Algeria – Winner, 1 time; 2nd, 1 time; 3rd, 2 times; 4th, 2 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 6 times
10, Morocco – Winner, 1 time; 2nd, 1 time; 3rd, 1 time; 4th, 2 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 5 times
11, Ethiopia – Winner, 1 time; 2nd, 1 time; 3rd, 1 time; 4th, 2 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 5 times
12, South Africa – Winner, 1 time; 2nd, 1 time; 3rd, 1 time; 4th, 0 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 3 times
13, Congo – Winner, 1 time; 2nd, 0 times; 3rd, 0 times; 4th, 0 times; Total Top 4 Finish = 1 time

Only these nations have won nations cup