1959 African Cup of Nations
The 1959 African Cup of Nations was the second edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship between the national teams of Africa, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It was hosted and won by the United Arab Republic, a sovereign union between Egypt and Syria. Only three teams participated: host team United Arab Republic, Sudan, and Ethiopia. All three matches took place in Cairo.
| كأس أمم أفريقيا 1959 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | United Arab Republic |
| Dates | 22–29 May |
| Teams | 3 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | United Arab Republic (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Sudan |
| Third place | Ethiopia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 3 |
| Goals scored | 8 (2.67 per match) |
| Attendance | 80,000 (26,667 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Mahmoud El-Gohary (3 goals) |
| Best player(s) | Ad-Diba |
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