As of May 2026, Egypt holds the record for the most Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) titles, with 7 championships. Their victories came in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, and 2010. This dominance makes them the most successful team in the tournament's history.
Cameroon follows with 5 titles, won in 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, and 2017. Ghana and Nigeria each have 4 titles. Ghana's wins were in 1963, 1965, 1978, and 1982, while Nigeria triumphed in 1980, 1994, 2013, and 2023.
Other notable winners include Ivory Coast, Algeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, each with 2 titles. The most recent tournament, held in 2023 in Ivory Coast, was won by the host nation, Ivory Coast, defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final on February 11, 2024.
