Egypt beats Ivory Coast in shoot out to win 2006 AFCON

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CAIRO, Feb. 10, 2006 (AMP) — Egypt 2006 : Egypt claimed a fifth Africa Cup of Nations crown after defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) in the final on Friday night.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

Egypt at the AFCON

  • 4 titles (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998)
  • 20 appearances (first in 1957)
  • 24 participations in the qualifications (first in 1957)
  • Statistics: Champions (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998) Runners-up (1962) Third Place (1963, 1970, 1974) Fourth Place (1976, 1980, 1984)

Ivory Coast at the AFCON

  • 1 title (1992)
  • 16 appearances (first in 1965)
  • 20 participations in the qualifications (first in 1965)
  • Statistics: Champions (1992) Third Place (1965, 1968, 1986, 1994) Fourth Place (1970)
2006 AFCON Poster
Egypt
0:0
Ivory Coast
4:2 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
  • 10 February 2006
  • 18:00
  • Cairo

AFCON History

Africa Cup of Nations History

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