Egypt had the most appearances in Africa in the African Cup of Nations. Thirteen countries on the African continent have managed to qualify and play in the various FIFA World Cups taking place throughout history. Cameroon was the most successful national team in Africa. The Indomitable Lions participated in eight different tournaments in the most prestigious soccer competition globally. Morocco and Nigeria followed, featuring six times each. Egypt took part three times and was the first country to ever qualify in 1934. Furthermore, Morocco achieved the best performance, reaching the semi-final in Qatar 2022.
Number of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearances of national football teams in African countries as of 2022
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Transfermarkt. (December 11, 2022). Number of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearances of national football teams in African countries as of 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1421525/africa-national-football-team-appearances-at-african-cup-of-nation/
Transfermarkt. "Number of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearances of national football teams in African countries as of 2022." Chart. December 11, 2022. Statista. Accessed September 20, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1421525/africa-national-football-team-appearances-at-african-cup-of-nation/
Transfermarkt. (2022). Number of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearances of national football teams in African countries as of 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 20, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1421525/africa-national-football-team-appearances-at-african-cup-of-nation/
Transfermarkt. "Number of African Cup of Nations (Afcon) Appearances of National Football Teams in African Countries as of 2022." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 Dec 2022, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1421525/africa-national-football-team-appearances-at-african-cup-of-nation/
Transfermarkt, Number of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearances of national football teams in African countries as of 2022 Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1421525/africa-national-football-team-appearances-at-african-cup-of-nation/ (last visited September 20, 2024)
Number of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearances of national football teams in African countries as of 2022 [Graph], Transfermarkt, December 11, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1421525/africa-national-football-team-appearances-at-african-cup-of-nation/