Eight Records Shattered at the 34th AFCON Tournament

The 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament has concluded with Cote d’Ivoire emerging victorious by defeating Nigeria in a thrilling final. The tournament, as documented by Bettors.co.za, witnessed the shattering of eight records, adding an extra layer of significance to the event.

Most Appearances Record Tied: Youssef Msakni (Tunisia) and André Ayew (Ghana) made history by tying the record for the most appearances in the Africa Cup of Nations, marking their 8th appearance alongside legends Rigobert Song (Cameroon) and Ahmed Hassan (Egypt).

Match Milestone: André Ayew (Ghana) equaled Rigobert Song’s (Cameroon) record for the most matches played in the Africa Cup of Nations, reaching an impressive total of 36 matches.

Late Drama Unfolds: Oumar Diakité (Ivory Coast) joined the elite company of Brighton Sinyangwe (Zambia) and Jaouad Zairri (Morocco) by securing the record for the latest goal scored, hitting the net in the 120th minute during a match against Mali.

Host Curse Broken: Ivory Coast shattered the longstanding record for the longest streak of host countries not winning the Africa Cup of Nations since 2006. The last host to claim victory was Egypt.

Nigeria’s Medal Dominance: Nigeria extended their dominance as the nation with the most medals (gold, bronze, and silver), securing a total of 16 medals. Egypt and Ghana follow closely with 13 and 10 medals, respectively.

Silver Streak Continues: Nigeria, finishing in second place, also tied with Ghana as the nation with the most silver medals, accumulating a total of 5 in the history of the tournament.

Egypt’s Enduring Presence: Egypt maintained its record for the most overall appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations, reaching their 26th appearance in the tournament.

Tunisia’s Consistency: Tunisia extended their record for the most consecutive appearances, marking their 16th consecutive presence in the Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting their consistency on the continental stage.