How does afcon work?

The teams in each group played a single round robin, and after the group stage, the top two teams from each group and the four highest ranked third-placed teams advanced to the round of 16. From then on the tournament proceeded with a knockout phase.

Is African cup made of gold?

In 2001, the third trophy was revealed, a gold-plated cup designed and made in Italy. Cameroon, permanent holders of the previous trophy, were the first nation to be awarded the new trophy after they won the 2002 edition. Egypt won the gold-plated cup indefinitely after they became three-time champions in 2010.

What happens if you win Afcon?

After this year’s final match on Feb. 6, the winner will receive $5 million while the second best team will get $2.75 million. There are also increases for the six other teams that qualify for the quarter final stage.

When last Nigeria carry African Cup of Nation?

Nigeria (3) – 1980, 1994, 2013. Ivory Coast (2) – 1992, 2015. Algeria (2) – 1990, 2019.

Who has won the most Afcon?

Egypt
Egypt is the most successful nation in the cup’s history, winning the tournament seven times. Three 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.

When was the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Final played?

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Final was a football match that took place on 10 February 2013 to determine the winner of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

What happened to Pitroipa at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations?

On 8 February 2013, after receiving a protest made by the Football Association of Burkina Faso, the Africa Cup of Nations Organizing Committee ruled to overturn the second yellow card received by Burkina Faso forward Jonathan Pitroipa in the semifinal, meaning he was eligible to play in the final. 1–1 ( aet) (3–2 pen.

Which country represented Nigeria at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup?

The final was contested between Nigeria and Burkina Faso. Sunday Mba scored the only goal as Nigeria won the final 1–0. Hence, Nigeria then represented CAF at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.