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, beating Senegal on penalty kicks 3–2 after a goalless draw.
Image: Stade modibo keita
Image: Hôtel de Ville de Kayes
Image: Mosque Mopti
Image: Le grand marché de Sikasso
The Africa Cup of Nations commonly referred to as the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, or simply AFCON or CAN, is the main international men's association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been held every two years, switching to odd-numbered years in 2013.
Raafat Attia scored the first goal in the history of the tournament for Egypt
Egypt's captain Hanafy Bastan carrying the African Cup of Nations trophy in 1957
Egypt national football team in 1959
Egypt in Afcon, 1974