1974 African Cup of Nations
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The 1974 African Cup of Nations was the ninth edition of the African Cup of Nations
, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF
). It was hosted by Egypt
.
Just like in 1972
, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Zaire
won its second championship (their first win came as the Democratic Republic of Congo), tying Zambia
2-2 in the final and beating them 2-0 in the replay . Zaire went on to qualify for the World Cup
later that year.
Egypt qualified as hosts
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Uganda won 5–2 on aggregate.
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Central Africa progress, Gabon withdrew.
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Sierra Leone progress, Dahomey withrew.
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Cote d'Ivoire progress, Central Africa disqualified.
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Tanzania won 4–2 on aggregate.
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Ghana won 3–3 (5-3p) on aggregate.
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Mauritius won 5–1 on aggregate.
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Mali won 5–3 on aggregate.
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Nigeria won 3–2 on aggregate.
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Uganda won 3–1 on aggregate.
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Zaire won 9–1 on aggregate.
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Zambia won 4–3 on aggregate.
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Algeria progress, Libya withdrew.
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Cameroon progress, Niger withdrew.
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Guinea progress, Togo withdrew.
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Zaire won 3–2 on aggregate.
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Cote d'Ivoire won 4–0 on aggregate.
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Guinea won 3–3 (5-3p) on aggregate.
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Mauritius won 1–1 (4-2p) on aggregate.
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Uganda won 3–2 on aggregate.
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Zambia won 7–4 on aggregate.
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and Mehalla.
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and Damanhour.
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Replay
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9 goals
4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Defenders Gabriel Dengaki Dick Chama Boba Lobilo Hany Moustafa
Midfielders Mulamba N'daye Farouk Gaafar
Hassan Shehata
Mayanga Maku
Forwards Etepe Kakoko 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 Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
.
Just like in 1972
1972 African Cup of Nations
The 1972 African Cup of Nations was the eighth edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa . 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 field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Zaire
Congo DR national football team
The Congo DR national football team is the national team of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is controlled by the Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association , and are nicknamed The Leopards.Congo have been ranked as high as 51 in the FIFA Rankings...
won its second championship (their first win came as the Democratic Republic of Congo), tying Zambia
Zambia national football team
The Zambia national football team represents the country of Zambia in the sport of association football and is governed by the Football Association of Zambia. Before independence they were known as the Northern Rhodesia national football team. The side is nicknamed Chipolopolo as copper is one of...
2-2 in the final and beating them 2-0 in the replay . Zaire went on to qualify for the World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
later that year.
Qualifying Tournament
Congo-Brazzaville qualified as holdersEgypt qualified as hosts
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Preliminary round
----Uganda won 5–2 on aggregate.
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Central Africa progress, Gabon withdrew.
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Sierra Leone progress, Dahomey withrew.
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First round
----Cote d'Ivoire progress, Central Africa disqualified.
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Tanzania won 4–2 on aggregate.
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Ghana won 3–3 (5-3p) on aggregate.
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Mauritius won 5–1 on aggregate.
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Mali won 5–3 on aggregate.
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Nigeria won 3–2 on aggregate.
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Uganda won 3–1 on aggregate.
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Zaire won 9–1 on aggregate.
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Zambia won 4–3 on aggregate.
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Algeria progress, Libya withdrew.
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Cameroon progress, Niger withdrew.
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Guinea progress, Togo withdrew.
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Second round
----Zaire won 3–2 on aggregate.
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Cote d'Ivoire won 4–0 on aggregate.
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Guinea won 3–3 (5-3p) on aggregate.
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Mauritius won 1–1 (4-2p) on aggregate.
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Uganda won 3–2 on aggregate.
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Zambia won 7–4 on aggregate.
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Group A
Matches played in CairoCairo
Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
and Mehalla.
| M | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |
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Group B
Matches played in AlexandriaAlexandria
Alexandria is the second-largest city of Egypt, with a population of 4.1 million, extending about along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the north central part of the country; it is also the largest city lying directly on the Mediterranean coast. It is Egypt's largest seaport, serving...
and Damanhour.
| M | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | |
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Semi finals
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3rd/4th places
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----Replay
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Scorers
CAF Team of the Tournament
Goalkeeper Mwemba KazadiDefenders Gabriel Dengaki Dick Chama Boba Lobilo Hany Moustafa
Midfielders Mulamba N'daye Farouk Gaafar
Farouk Gaafar
Farouk Gaafar فاروق جعفر is an Egyptian former football player and manager.He played midfielder for Zamalek and the Egypt national football team...
Hassan Shehata
Hassan Shehata
Hassan Shehata is an Egyptian football coach and former player, currently the head coach of the Zamalek SC.He was the head coach Egyptian national team from 2004 to 2011...
Mayanga Maku
Mayanga Maku
Mayanga Maku is a Congolese football forward who played for Zaire in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He also played for AS Vita Club.Mayanga scored three goals for Zaire at the 1972 African Cup of Nations finals....
Forwards Etepe Kakoko 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...