Egypt won the 26th Africa Cup of Nations held in Ghana, securing qualification for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup as CAF representatives.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 26th Africa Cup of Nations
- Host country
- Ghana
- Tournament dates
- 20 January – 10 February 2008
- Final result
- Egypt 1–0 Cameroon
- Number of venues
- 4
- Sponsor
- MTN
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded hosting rights for the 26th edition of its biennial continental football championship to Ghana. MTN secured the naming rights as the tournament's title sponsor, and four venues across Ghana were prepared for the competition.
The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations was staged at four venues in Ghana from 20 January to 10 February 2008, featuring national teams affiliated with CAF. Egypt defeated Cameroon 1–0 in the final to claim the title. The tournament also marked the last use of the old CAF logo.
Egypt's victory earned the nation the right to represent CAF at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. The tournament reinforced Ghana's capacity as a major African football host and concluded an era of CAF branding before the organisation adopted a new logo.
Result
at Ghana (four venues)