1970 Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt beats Ivory Coast 3-1 to claim AFCON third place
KHARTOUM, Feb. 16, 1970 (AMP) — Sudan 1970 : Egypt secured the consolation of third place at the 1970 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win against Ivory Coast (halftime: 2-0) on Monday.
AFCON 1970 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 6 February 1970 – 16 February 1970
- 7th edition
- Teams: 8
- Matches played: 16
- Goals scored: 51
- Most goals scored in a match: 7
Sudan beats Ghana 1-0 to win 1970 AFCON
KHARTOUM, Feb. 16, 1970 (AMP) — Sudan 1970 : Sudan claimed the Africa Cup of Nations crown with a 1-0 win against Ghana (halftime: 1-0) in the final on Monday.
Final positions
Sudan
Ghana
Egypt
Ivory Coast
AFCON Facts

Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Africa Cup of Nations.
1970 AFCON Finals
Details: Group A, Group B, Second Round
The 8 teams qualified for the 1970 Africa Cup of Nations:
1970 AFCON Qualification
- Groups: First Round - Second RoundMain article: 1970 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
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