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AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) is the main international association football competition contested by the national teams of Africa. Here are some interesting facts and teams that have won the tournament:

Winners:

1. Egypt (7 times): 1957, 1959, 1962, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2010
2. Cameroon (5 times): 1972, 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002
3. Ghana (4 times): 1963, 1978, 1982, 2008
4. Nigeria (3 times): 1980, 1994, 2013
5. Ivory Coast (2 times): 1992, 2015

Recent Winners:

1. Algeria (2019)
2. Cameroon (2021)

Upcoming Tournament:

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Ivory Coast from June 23 to July 23, 2023.

Interesting Facts:

1. The first AFCON tournament was held in Sudan in 1957.
2. The tournament is held every two years, except in years when the FIFA World Cup is held.
3. The winner of the tournament earns a spot in the FIFA Confederations Cup.
4. The tournament has been won by 12 different teams since its inception.

Which team do you think will win the next AFCON tournament?