1984 Africa Cup of Nations
Algeria beats Egypt 3-1 to claim AFCON third place
ABIDJAN, Mar. 17, 1984 (AMP) — Côte d'Ivoire 1984 : Algeria secured the consolation of third place at the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win against Egypt (halftime: 0-0) on Saturday.
AFCON 1984 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 4 March 1984 – 18 March 1984
- 14th edition
- Teams: 8
- Matches played: 16
- Goals scored: 39
- Most goals scored in a match: 5
Cameroon beats Nigeria 3-1 to win 1984 AFCON
ABIDJAN, Mar. 18, 1984 (AMP) — Côte d'Ivoire 1984 : Cameroon claimed the Africa Cup of Nations crown with a 3-1 win against Nigeria (halftime: 1-1) in the final on Sunday.
Final positions
Cameroon
Nigeria
Algeria
Egypt
AFCON Facts

Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Africa Cup of Nations.
1984 AFCON Finals
Details: Group A, Group B, Second Round
The 8 teams qualified for the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations:
1984 AFCON Qualification
- Groups: Preliminary round - First round - Second roundMain article: 1984 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
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