Egypt beats Cameroon in shoot out to win 1986 AFCON
CAIRO, Mar. 21, 1986 (AMP) — Egypt 1986 : Egypt claimed a third Africa Cup of Nations crown after defeating Cameroon 5-4 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) in the final on Friday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Egypt at the AFCON
- 2 titles (1957, 1959)
- 10 appearances (first in 1957)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1957)
- Statistics: Champions (1957, 1959) Runners-up (1962) Third Place (1963, 1970, 1974) Fourth Place (1976, 1980, 1984)
Cameroon at the AFCON
- 1 title (1984)
- 5 appearances (first in 1970)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1984) Third Place (1972)
Egypt
0:0
Cameroon
5:4 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 21 March 1986
- Cairo
AFCON History
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