AFCON · Updated 2026-10-19
Has a host nation ever won AFCON?
Short answer
Yes. The host nation has won the Africa Cup of Nations 13 times, most recently Morocco in 2025. Home advantage is real but far from decisive: hosts won 37% of editions.
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Which country has hosted AFCON the most times?
Egypt have hosted the Africa Cup of Nations the most often, 5 times, followed by Ghana (4) and Ethiopia (3). Co-hosted editions count for each host. Read more →
Who won the last Africa Cup of Nations?
Morocco won the most recent Africa Cup of Nations, the 2025 edition hosted by Morocco, beating Senegal in the final (Morocco 3–0 Senegal). Read more →
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