The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is the most prestigious football tournament in Africa. The tournament has been held since 1957, and it has been dominated by a few countries. Egypt is the most successful team in the history of AFCON, having won the trophy a record seven times.

Which countries have won the most AFCON trophies?

Here is a list of the top 10 countries with the most AFCON trophies:

  1.  Egypt - 7 titles
  2.  Cameroon - 5 titles
  3.  Ghana - 4 titles
  4.  Nigeria - 3 titles
  5.  Ivory Coast - 3 titles
  6.  Algeria - 2 titles
  7.  Congo - 2 titles
  8.  Ethiopia - 1 title
  9.  Morocco - 1 title
  10.  Tunisia - 1 title

Cameroon is the second most successful team in the history of AFCON, having won the trophy five times. Ghana is third on the list with four titles, while Nigeria has won the trophy three times. Ivory Coast's recent victory in 2024 (AFCON 2023) has elevated them to the same level as Nigeria in terms of AFCON titles, as they won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2024 by defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final. Algeria and Congo have won the trophy twice, while Ethiopia, Morocco, and Tunisia have won it once. These countries have produced some of the best footballers in Africa and have contributed significantly to the development of football on the continent.