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Getting Ready for Egypt vs Senegal: AFCON Celebrations Over the Years

Getting Ready for Egypt vs Senegal: AFCON Celebrations Over the Years

Within the world of international football, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is one of the least celebrated and most overlooked events. But continentally, it has been a source of joy and celebration for decades.

As Egypt prepares for the 2022 AFCON Final, and potentially for breaking its own 7-title record, we remember past moments of celebration in AFCON finals over the past two decades.

2019

The Algerian National Football Team, celebrating their 2019 AFCON victory. Photo credit: Reuters

2017

The Cameroonian team lifts the trophy after winning 2017 AFCON. Photo credit: BBC.

2015

The Ivory Coast National Football Team celebrate with their former manager Herve Renard. Photo credit: Reuters

2012

Zambia win their first AFCON title in 2012. Photo credit: Deutsche Welle.

2010

Mohamed Zidan and Essam El-Hadary celebrate Egypt’s seventh AFCON title in 2010.

2006

Beloved former Egypt manager Hassan Shehata celebrates Egypt’s 2006 AFCON win. Photo credit: Getty Images.

 

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