1957 African Cup of Nations

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The 1957 African Cup of Nations was the first edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Sudan, and three teams participated: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia with South Africa disqualified because of apartheid.

Egypt beat Ethiopia 4-0 in the final to become the first African champions, with all four goals scored by Ad-Diba.

[edit] Semifinals

10 February 1957

S1	Sudan Manzul 58	1 - 2	Egypt Raafat (pen) 21 Ad-Diba 72	Stade Municipal, Khartoum
S2	Ethiopia	Walkover	South Africa	Stade Municipal, Khartoum

[edit] Final

16 February 1957

Egypt Ad-Diba (4 goals)

4 - 0

Ethiopia

Stade Municipal, Khartoum

1957 African Cup of Nations Champions: EGYPT 1st title Goal Scores 5 goals Ad-Diba

[edit] External links

• Details at RSSSF

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