1982 Africa Cup of Nations
Zambia beats Algeria 2-0 to claim AFCON third place
TRIPOLI, Mar. 18, 1982 (AMP) — Libya 1982 : Zambia secured the consolation of third place at the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win against Algeria (halftime: 2-0) on Thursday.
AFCON 1982 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 5 March 1982 – 19 March 1982
- 13rd edition
- Teams: 8
- Matches played: 16
- Goals scored: 32
- Most goals scored in a match: 5
Ghana beats Libya in shoot out to win 1982 AFCON
TRIPOLI, Mar. 19, 1982 (AMP) — Libya 1982 : Ghana claimed the Africa Cup of Nations crown after defeating Libya 7-6 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) in the final on Friday.
Final positions
Ghana
Libya
Zambia
Algeria
AFCON Facts
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Africa Cup of Nations.
1982 AFCON Finals
Details: Group A, Group B, Second Round
The 8 teams qualified for the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations:
1982 AFCON Qualification
- Groups: Preliminary round - First round - Second RoundMain article: 1982 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
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