Sudan beats Egypt in extra time to reach AFCON final
KHARTOUM, Feb. 14, 1970 (AMP) — Sudan 1970 : Sudan reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for the second time in their history courtesy of a 2-1 extra time victory over Egypt (following a 1-1 draw in regulation) on Saturday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Egypt at the AFCON
- 2 titles (1957, 1959)
- 5 appearances (first in 1957)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1957)
- Statistics: Champions (1957, 1959) Runners-up (1962) Third Place (1963)
Sudan at the AFCON
- 4 appearances (first in 1957)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1957)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1959, 1963)
Egypt
1:2
Sudan
1:2 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:0)
- 14 February 1970
- Khartoum
AFCON History
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