Question 1

True or false: The Africa Cup of Nations was first held in 1960.

Accepted Answer

False. The first Africa Cup of Nations was actually held in 1957 in Sudan, not 1960. Three teams competed.

Question 2

True or false: The Africa Cup of Nations was first held in 1957 with only three participating teams.

Accepted Answer

True. The inaugural Africa Cup of Nations in 1957 featured only Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. South Africa was disqualified, leaving three teams.

Question 3

True or false: The Africa Cup of Nations expanded to 24 teams starting with the 2019 tournament.

Accepted Answer

True. The Africa Cup of Nations grew from 16 to 24 teams for the 2019 edition hosted by Egypt, allowing more nations to qualify.

Question 4

True or false: Egypt has won The Africa Cup of Nations seven times.

Accepted Answer

True. Egypt holds the record with 7 titles, won in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, and 2010. No other nation has more than 5 wins.

Question 5

True or false: The Africa Cup of Nations has been won by Nigeria more times than by Egypt.

Accepted Answer

False. Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations 7 times, while Nigeria has won only 3 times (1980, 1994, 2013).

Question 6

True or false: The Africa Cup of Nations is the oldest continental football tournament in the world.

Accepted Answer

False. The oldest continental football tournament is the Copa América, first held in 1916. The Africa Cup of Nations started in 1957.

Question 7

True or false: The Africa Cup of Nations trophy was originally named the Abdelaziz Abdallah Salem Trophy.

Accepted Answer

True. The trophy was first called the Abdelaziz Abdallah Salem Trophy, after the first CAF president. It was later renamed the Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

Question 8

True or false: The Africa Cup of Nations has never had a final decided by a penalty shootout.

Accepted Answer

False. Several finals were decided by penalty shootouts, including 1992, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2015, and 2021.

The Africa Cup of Nations Trivia Questions