Algeria beats Egypt in shoot out to reach AFCON final

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Posted on 19 March 1980

IBADAN, Mar. 19, 1980 (AMP) — Nigeria 1980 : Algeria reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for the very first time in their history after defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties (after a 2-2 draw) on Wednesday.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

Algeria at the AFCON

2 appearance (1968)
7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)

Egypt at the AFCON

2 titles (1957, 1959)
8 appearances (first in 1957)
11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1957)
Statistics: Champions (1957, 1959) Runners-up (1962) Third Place (1963, 1970, 1974) Fourth Place (1976)

Algeria

2:2

Egypt

4:2 (penalties), 2:2 (a.e.t.), 2:2 (0:1)

19 March 1980
Ibadan

AFCON 1980
Second Round

AFCON History

Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Africa Cup of Nations.