Seven iconic AFCON moments in history

The Africa Cup of Nations has been a stage for exceptional football moments, encapsulating the continent’s passion for the sport.

As the 2023 edition gears up to kick off on January 13, let’s delve into five iconic moments that have etched themselves into the tournament’s storied archives.

1. Longest AFCON Penalty Shootouts

The 1992 final between Ivory Coast and Ghana remains ingrained in history for hosting the longest penalty shootout in AFCON, spanning 24 nerve-wracking shots. In a notable first, every player on the field took a penalty in this intense showdown at the Stade de l’Amitie in Dakar.

Ivory Coast emerged victorious, claiming an 11-10 win after regulation and extra time ended goalless.

Remarkably, Ivory Coast replicated this feat in the 2006 quarter-finals against Cameroon, winning 12-11 after another marathon 24-shot battle, featuring legends Samuel Eto’o and Didier Drogba going head-to-head.  READ MORE

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