1972 African Cup of Nations
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The 1972 African Cup of Nations was the eighth edition of the African Cup of Nations
, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF
). It was hosted by Cameroon
, in the cities of Yaoundé
and Douala
. Just like in 1970
, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The Republic of Congo
won its first championship, beating Mali
in the final 3-2.
Morocco won 4–3 on aggregate.
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Egypt won 3–1 on aggregate.
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Kenya won 3–0 on aggregate.
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Cote d'Ivoire won 3–1 on aggregate.
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Guinea won 1–0 on aggregate.
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Mauritius won 5–3 on aggregate.
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Mali won 4–1 on aggregate.
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Congo-Brazzaville won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Zambia won 6–2 on aggregate.
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Togo won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Congo-Kinshasa won 5–1 on aggregate.
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Ghana progress, Upper Volta withdrew.
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Mali won 3–1 on aggregate.
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Congo-Brazzaville won 4–3 on aggregate.
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Kenya won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Morocco won 5–3 on aggregate.
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Togo won 1–0 on aggregate.
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Zaire won 4–2 on aggregate.
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5 goals
4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Defenders Kawnda Tshimen Bwanga
Siland Boujemaa Benkhrif
Midfielders Minga Mayanga N'Rongo Jean-Pierre Tokoto
Forwards Etepe Kakoko François M'Pelé
African Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations, also referred to as the African Cup of Nations or African Nations Cup, officially CAN , is the main international association football competition in Africa. It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football , and was first held in 1957. Since 1968, it has been...
, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF
Confederation of African Football
The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
). It was hosted by Cameroon
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
, in the cities of Yaoundé
Yaoundé
-Transportation:Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is a major civilian hub, while nearby Yaoundé Airport is used by the military. Railway lines run west to the port city of Douala and north to N'Gaoundéré. Many bus companies operate from the city; particularly in the Nsam and Mvan neighborhoods...
and Douala
Douala
Douala is the largest city in Cameroon and the capital of Cameroon's Littoral Province. Home to Cameroon's largest port and its major international airport, Douala International Airport, it is the commercial capital of the country...
. Just like in 1970
1970 African Cup of Nations
The 1970 African Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Sudan. Just like in 1968, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four...
, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The Republic of Congo
Congo national football team
The Congo national football team, nicknamed the Diables Rouges , is the national team of the Republic of the Congo and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup, but did win the Africa Cup of Nations in 1972...
won its first championship, beating Mali
Mali national football team
The Mali national football team, nicknamed Les Aigles , is the national team of Mali and is controlled by the Fédération Malienne de Football. They have never qualified for the World Cup finals.-History:...
in the final 3-2.
First round
----Morocco won 4–3 on aggregate.
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Egypt won 3–1 on aggregate.
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Kenya won 3–0 on aggregate.
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Cote d'Ivoire won 3–1 on aggregate.
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Guinea won 1–0 on aggregate.
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Mauritius won 5–3 on aggregate.
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Mali won 4–1 on aggregate.
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Congo-Brazzaville won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Zambia won 6–2 on aggregate.
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Togo won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Congo-Kinshasa won 5–1 on aggregate.
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Ghana progress, Upper Volta withdrew.
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Second round
----Mali won 3–1 on aggregate.
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Congo-Brazzaville won 4–3 on aggregate.
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Kenya won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Morocco won 5–3 on aggregate.
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Togo won 1–0 on aggregate.
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Zaire won 4–2 on aggregate.
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Group A
Matches played in YaoundéYaoundé
-Transportation:Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is a major civilian hub, while nearby Yaoundé Airport is used by the military. Railway lines run west to the port city of Douala and north to N'Gaoundéré. Many bus companies operate from the city; particularly in the Nsam and Mvan neighborhoods...
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| ' | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |
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Group B
Matches played in DoualaDouala
Douala is the largest city in Cameroon and the capital of Cameroon's Littoral Province. Home to Cameroon's largest port and its major international airport, Douala International Airport, it is the commercial capital of the country...
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| ' | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |
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Semi finals
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3rd/4th places
----Final
----Scorers
CAF Team of the Tournament
Goalkeeper Allal Ben KassouAllal Ben Kassou
Allal Ben-Kassou is a retired Moroccan football goalkeeper.Ben Kassou played club football for FAR Rabat in the Botola.Ben Kassou played for the Morocco national football team at the 1964 Summer Olympics and at the 1970 FIFA World Cup finals....
Defenders Kawnda Tshimen Bwanga
Tshimen Bwanga
Bwanga Raymond Tshimen is a former footballer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo . Bwanga won the 1973 African Footballer of the Year while with TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi...
Siland Boujemaa Benkhrif
Boujemaa Benkhrif
Boujemaa Benkhrif is a Moroccan football defender who played for the Morocco in the 1970 FIFA World Cup. He also played for KAC Kenitra.-References:...
Midfielders Minga Mayanga N'Rongo Jean-Pierre Tokoto
Jean-Pierre Tokoto
Jean-Pierre Tokoto is a retired Cameroonian professional footballer. He competed for the Cameroon national football team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup.-Club career:...
Forwards Etepe Kakoko François M'Pelé
François M'Pelé
François M'Pelé is a former Congolese professional football player.In 2006, he was selected by CAF as one of the best 200 African football players of the last 50 years.-External links:**...