1970 African Cup of Nations
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The 1970 African Cup of Nations was the seventh edition of the African Cup of Nations
, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF
). It was hosted by Sudan
. Just like in 1968
, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Sudan
won its first championship, beating Ghana
in the final 1-0.
Sudan qualified as hosts
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Zambia won 5–4 on aggregate.
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Tanzania won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Algeria won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Guinea won 5–1 on aggregate.
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Cameroon won 3–1 on aggregate.
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United Arab Republic progress, Somalia withdrew.
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Mali progress, Upper Volta withdrew.
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Niger progress, Nigeria withdrew.
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Senegal progress, Sierra Leone withdrew.
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Ghana won 15–1 on aggregate.
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United Arab Republic won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Ethiopia won 9–1 on aggregate.
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Cote d'Ivoire won 4–0 on aggregate.
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Guinea won 5–4 on aggregate.
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Cameroon won 4–3 on aggregate.
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6 February
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10 February
10 February
7 February
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9 February
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11 February
11 February
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8 goals
5 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Defenders Samir John Eshun
A Zaki Hany Moustafa
Midfielders B Kallet Ibrahim Sunday
Gnawri Maxim
Forwards Laurent Pokou
Aly Abo Greisha
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 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...
. Just like in 1968
1968 African Cup of Nations
The 1968 African Cup of Nations was the sixth edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . It was hosted by Ethiopia. The field expanded to eight teams, split into two groups of four; the top two teams in each group advanced to the semifinals...
, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. 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...
won its first championship, beating Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
in the final 1-0.
Qualifying Tournament
Congo-Kinshasa qualified as holdersSudan qualified as hosts
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First round
----Zambia won 5–4 on aggregate.
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Tanzania won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Algeria won 2–1 on aggregate.
----
Guinea won 5–1 on aggregate.
----
Cameroon won 3–1 on aggregate.
----
United Arab Republic progress, Somalia withdrew.
----
Mali progress, Upper Volta withdrew.
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Niger progress, Nigeria withdrew.
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Senegal progress, Sierra Leone withdrew.
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Second round
----Ghana won 15–1 on aggregate.
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United Arab Republic won 2–1 on aggregate.
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Ethiopia won 9–1 on aggregate.
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Cote d'Ivoire won 4–0 on aggregate.
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Guinea won 5–4 on aggregate.
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Cameroon won 4–3 on aggregate.
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Group A
Matches played in KhartoumKhartoum
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"...
.
| M | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
6 February
Koum , Ndoga |
3 - 2 | Pokou Laurent Pokou Laurent Pokou is a former footballer from Ivory Coast, who works for Académie de Sol Beni as Head Coach.-Career:He was a notable striker for French club Stade Rennais.-International career:... , |
6 February
Gagarine Hasabu Djaksa |
3 - 0 |
8 February
Tsebo Manga Ndoga |
3 - 2 | Mengistu Mengistu Worku Mengistu Worku was an Ethiopian footballer, recognised as the best Ethiopian footballer in history... , |
8 February
Tahi |
1 - 0 |
10 February
Losseni Pokou Laurent Pokou Laurent Pokou is a former footballer from Ivory Coast, who works for Académie de Sol Beni as Head Coach.-Career:He was a notable striker for French club Stade Rennais.-International career:... , , , , |
6- 1 | Mengistu Mengistu Worku Mengistu Worku was an Ethiopian footballer, recognised as the best Ethiopian footballer in history... |
10 February
Djaksa Hasabu |
2 - 1 | Tsebo |
Group B
Matches played in Wad Medani.| M | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
7 February
Owusu , |
2 - 0 |
7 February
Abo Greisha Aly Abo Greisha Ali Abou Greisha is a retired Egyptian football player.-Career:Abou Greisha was voted by the readers of Jeune Afrique Africa's outstanding footballer for 1971. He played club football for Ismaily... , El-Shazly Hassan El-Shazly Hassan Ahmed El-Shazly is a retired Egyptian footballer. El-Shazly is considered as a historic player of Tersana. He is described as a "devastating shooter" and "lethal with both feet",-Career:... Taha Basri |
4 - 1 | Edenté Soriba Soumah Soriba Soumah , also known as Edenté, was a Guinea international football forward.-Career:Born in Conakry, Soumah played club football for local side Hafia F.C.Soumah represented Guinea at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City... |
9 February
Kalonzo Mungamuni , |
2 - 2 | Petit Sory Petit Sory Ibrahima "Petit" Sory Keita is a former Guinean football player.He finished in 3rd place in the 1972 African Footballer of the Year awards compiled by France Football magazine.... Edenté Soriba Soumah Soriba Soumah , also known as Edenté, was a Guinea international football forward.-Career:Born in Conakry, Soumah played club football for local side Hafia F.C.Soumah represented Guinea at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City... |
9 February
Bazooka |
1 - 1 | Ibrahim Sunday Ibrahim Sunday Ibrahim Sunday is a former Ghanaian football player and coach.-Playing career:Sunday started his career playing for local club Kumasi Asante Kotoko, of which he became the captain. In 1970, he and his club won the African Cup of Champions, predecessor of the CAF Champions League, the first... |
11 February
Tolo |
1- 1 | Owusu |
11 February
Abo Greisha Aly Abo Greisha Ali Abou Greisha is a retired Egyptian football player.-Career:Abou Greisha was voted by the readers of Jeune Afrique Africa's outstanding footballer for 1971. He played club football for Ismaily... |
1 - 0 |
Semi finals
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3rd/4th places
----Final
The tournament marked 4 final appearances in a row for Ghana, then tagged as "The Brazil of Africa". This record is currently unequaled.Scorers
CAF Team of the Tournament
Goalkeeper Robert MensahRobert Mensah
Robert Mensah is a former Ghanaian international football player. As a player, he was best known for his exploits at Asante Kotoko F.C. where he won the African Clubs Cup in 1970...
Defenders Samir John Eshun
John Eshun
John Eshun is a former Ghana international football defender.-Career:Born in Sekondi, Eshun began playing club football for local sides Sekondi Eleven Wise F.C. and Sekondi Hasaacas F.C.....
A Zaki Hany Moustafa
Midfielders B Kallet Ibrahim Sunday
Ibrahim Sunday
Ibrahim Sunday is a former Ghanaian football player and coach.-Playing career:Sunday started his career playing for local club Kumasi Asante Kotoko, of which he became the captain. In 1970, he and his club won the African Cup of Champions, predecessor of the CAF Champions League, the first...
Gnawri Maxim
Forwards Laurent Pokou
Laurent Pokou
Laurent Pokou is a former footballer from Ivory Coast, who works for Académie de Sol Beni as Head Coach.-Career:He was a notable striker for French club Stade Rennais.-International career:...
Aly Abo Greisha
Aly Abo Greisha
Ali Abou Greisha is a retired Egyptian football player.-Career:Abou Greisha was voted by the readers of Jeune Afrique Africa's outstanding footballer for 1971. He played club football for Ismaily...