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As Morocco and Senegal face off this Sunday night for the continental title, we dive into the archives of memorable AFCON finals.
Spectacular goals, thrilling extra time, or legendary penalty shootouts… Let's take a look!
1. 1990: Algeria 1-0 Nigeria
A historic final played at home by Algeria. This victory marks the Fennecs' first continental title.
2. 2000: Cameroon 2-2 Nigeria (4-3 on penalties).
An explosive match with four goals in regular time. Samuel Eto'o's teammates win on penalties.
3. 2006: Egypt 0-0 Ivory Coast (4-2 on penalties)
4. 2012: Zambia 0-0 Ivory Coast (8-7 on penalties)
A dramatic final decided by penalties after a tense 0-0. Hervé Renard's Zambia wins a title as historic as it is unexpected.
5. 2015: Ivory Coast 0-0 Ghana (9-8 on penalties)
Didier Drogba and Ivory Coast finally win the trophy after several lost finals. This endless penalty shootout is unforgettable.
And you, which final left the biggest impression on you? Tell us in the comments!
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.
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