The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has had its share of memorable moments over the years. It has borne witness to countless iconic matches that have left an indelible mark on the landscape of African football.

Here, iLOTBET highlights the few that stand out:

Zambia’s Incredible Run in AFCON 94

In the saddest moment of its time, the Chipolopolo (The Copper Bullets) had a plane crash while traveling to Senegal for a FIFA World Cup Qualifier. The plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, with a loss of 25 passengers and five crew members. Despite this tragic incident, they showed character and resilience by rebuilding a new national team, turning things around in the AFCON 1994, by defeating The Elephants and the Leone stars of Sierra Leone in the group stages before prevailing over the Teranga Lions and The Eagles (Les Aigles) in the Knockout rounds.

Nevertheless, The Eagles will be remembered for their tenacity and resilience displayed throughout the tournaments, despite a painful defeat in the hands of the Super Eagles.

Egyptian Dominance

Egypt’s dominance in the tournament, winning their seventh title, including three consecutive titles between 2006 and 2010, is another standout moment. The 2010 AFCON final victorious moment for the ‘Pharaohs came when substitute Gedo scored in the 85th minute to clinch the trophy, making them champions for the third time in a row by defeating the black stars of Ghana 1-0 in the final. Mohamed Nagy Ismail Afash’s crucial goal also earned him the Goal Boot Award as the top scorer of the competition with five goals.

The Indomitable Lions’ Historic Win in 2017

The 2017 tournament was the 31st edition since its inauguration in 1957. The hosts were Gabon, who were awarded the rights by CAF after the original hosts Libya had to withdraw due to the civil war in their country. Cameroon’s unexpected triumph in 2017, when they defeated Egypt 2-1 in the final was remarkable. They were not considered favorites, but their resilience and teamwork led them to victory. The victory marked their fifth Africa Cup of Nations title. As winners, they represented CAF at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.

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