1968 African Cup of Nations
The 1968 African Cup of Nations was the sixth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. The field expanded to eight teams, split into two groups of four; the top two teams in each group advanced to the semifinals. Congo-Kinshasa won its first championship, beating Ghana in the final 1−0.
| 1968 የአፍሪካ ዋንጫ | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Ethiopia |
| Dates | 12–21 January |
| Teams | 8 |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Congo-Kinshasa (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Ghana |
| Third place | Ivory Coast |
| Fourth place | Ethiopia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 52 (3.25 per match) |
| Attendance | 209,000 (13,063 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Laurent Pokou (6 goals) |
| Best player(s) | Kazadi Mwamba |
Prior to this tournament, the African Cup of Nations were held once every three years, following 1968 they were held once every two years.
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