1957 African Cup of Nations
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The 1957 African Cup of Nations was the first edition of the African Cup of Nations
, the football championship of Africa (CAF
). It was hosted by Sudan
, and three teams participated: Egypt, Sudan
, and Ethiopia
.
South Africa
were also invited and were due to play Ethiopia in the semi-finals, but were disqualified due to apartheid. Ethiopia therefore had a bye to the final, whilst in the other semi-final at Stade Municipal
in Khartoum
, the Egyptians beat the host nation 2–1.
In the final Egypt beat Ethiopia 4–0, with all four goals scored by Mohamed Ad-Diba
, who finished the tournament as top scorer with five of the tournament's seven goals. Only two games were played in this first edition.
(disqualified)
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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 football 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 Sudan
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
, and three teams participated: Egypt, Sudan
Sudan national football team
The Sudan national football team represents Sudan in association football and is controlled by the Sudan Football Association, the governing body for football in Sudan. Sudan's home ground is Al Merreikh Stadium in Omdurman and their head coach is Mohammed Abdullah Mazda...
, and Ethiopia
Ethiopia national football team
The Ethiopia national football team represents Ethiopia in association football and is controlled by the Ethiopian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Ethiopia...
.
South Africa
South Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
were also invited and were due to play Ethiopia in the semi-finals, but were disqualified due to apartheid. Ethiopia therefore had a bye to the final, whilst in the other semi-final at Stade Municipal
Stade Municipal
Stade Municipal is a generic name for municipally-owned, -constructed, or -operated sport stadia in French-speaking countries.In Benin:* Stade Municipale , in Porto-Novo.In Burkina Faso:...
in Khartoum
Khartoum
Khartoum is the capital and largest city of Sudan and of Khartoum State. It is located at the confluence of the White Nile flowing north from Lake Victoria, and the Blue Nile flowing west from Ethiopia. The location where the two Niles meet is known as "al-Mogran"...
, the Egyptians beat the host nation 2–1.
In the final Egypt beat Ethiopia 4–0, with all four goals scored by Mohamed Ad-Diba
Mohamed Ad-Diba
Mohamed Attar Ad-Diba is a former footballer who played for the Egypt national football team. He scored four goals for them in the final of the 1957 African Cup of Nations, which is still a record number of goals for the final...
, who finished the tournament as top scorer with five of the tournament's seven goals. Only two games were played in this first edition.
Final tournament
(hosts)(disqualified)
Semifinals
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