Ethiopia beats Egypt 4-2 in extra time to win 1962 AFCON
ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 21, 1962 (AMP) — Ethiopia 1962 : Ethiopia claimed the Africa Cup of Nations crown courtesy of a 4-2 extra time victory over Egypt (following a 2-2 draw in regulation) in the final on Sunday.
Fixtures and Results : Final Tournament
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Overview
Ethiopia at the AFCON
- 3 appearances (first in 1957)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1957)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1957) Third Place (1959)
Egypt at the AFCON
- 2 titles (1957, 1959)
- 3 appearances (first in 1957)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1957)
- Statistics: Champions (1957, 1959)
Ethiopia
4:2
Egypt
4:2 (a.e.t.), 2:2 (0:1)
- 21 January 1962
- Addis Ababa
AFCON History
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