1988 Africa Cup of Nations
Algeria beats Morocco in shoot out to claim AFCON third place
CASABLANCA, Mar. 26, 1988 (AMP) — Morocco 1988 : Algeria secured the consolation of third place at the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Morocco 4-3 on penalties (after a 1-1 draw) on Saturday.
AFCON 1988 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 13 March 1988 – 27 March 1988
- 16th edition
- Teams: 8
- Matches played: 16
- Goals scored: 23
- Most goals scored in a match: 3
Cameroon beats Nigeria 1-0 to win 1988 AFCON
CASABLANCA, Mar. 27, 1988 (AMP) — Morocco 1988 : Cameroon claimed the Africa Cup of Nations crown with a 1-0 win against Nigeria (halftime: 0-0) in the final on Sunday.
Final positions
Cameroon
Nigeria
Algeria
Morocco
AFCON Facts
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1988 AFCON Finals
Details: Group A, Group B, Second Round
The 8 teams qualified for the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations:
1988 AFCON Qualification
- Groups: Preliminary round - First Round - Second RoundMain article: 1988 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
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