Ghana beats Libya in shoot out to win 1982 AFCON

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TRIPOLI, Mar. 19, 1982 (AMP) — Libya 1982 : Ghana claimed a fourth Africa Cup of Nations crown after defeating Libya 7-6 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) in the final on Friday.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

Ghana at the AFCON

  • 3 titles (1963, 1965, 1978)
  • 7 appearances (first in 1963)
  • 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
  • Statistics: Champions (1963, 1965, 1978) Runners-up (1968, 1970)

Libya at the AFCON

  • First appearance
  • 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
Ghana
1:1
Libya
7:6 (penalties), 1:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (1:0)
  • 19 March 1982
  • Tripoli

AFCON History

Africa Cup of Nations History

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