1996 Africa Cup of Nations
Zambia beats Ghana 1-0 to claim AFCON third place
JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 3, 1996 (AMP) — South Africa 1996 : Zambia secured the consolation of third place at the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win against Ghana (halftime: 0-0) on Saturday.
AFCON 1996 Facts & Figures
- Dates: 13 January 1996 – 3 February 1996
- 20th edition
- Teams: 16
- Matches played: 29
- Goals scored: 78
- Most goals scored in a match: 6
South Africa beats Tunisia 2-0 to win 1996 AFCON
JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 3, 1996 (AMP) — South Africa 1996 : South Africa claimed the Africa Cup of Nations crown with a 2-0 win against Tunisia (halftime: 0-0) in the final on Saturday.
Final positions
South Africa
Tunisia
Zambia
Ghana
AFCON Facts

Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Africa Cup of Nations.
1996 AFCON Finals
Details: Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Second Round
The 16 teams qualified for the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations:
1996 AFCON Qualification
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