Congo-Brazzaville beats Mali 3-2 to win 1972 AFCON
YAOUNDé, Mar. 5, 1972 (AMP) — Cameroon 1972 : Congo-Brazzaville claimed the Africa Cup of Nations crown with a 3-2 win against Mali (halftime: 0-1) in the final on Sunday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Congo-Brazzaville at the AFCON
- 2 appearance (1968)
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
Mali at the AFCON
- First appearance
- 4 participations in the qualifications (first in 1965)
Congo-Brazzaville
3:2
Mali
3:2 (0:1)
- 5 March 1972
- Yaoundé
AFCON History
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