What is Afcon?
The Africa Cup of Nations referred to as AFCON, and sometimes as African Cup of Nations, is the main international men’s association football competition in Africa.
It is sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football and was first held in 1957.
How Many Times Has Uganda Qualified For Afcon
| FIFA ranking | |
|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | |
| Appearances | 7 (first in 1962) |
| Best result | Runners-up (1978) |
| African Nations Championship | |
Who has the highest win in AFCON history?
Egypt is the most successful team in the AFCON winners list, claiming the title seven times, including a hat-trick between 2006 and 2010.
They have finished runners-up on three occasions (1962, 2017, and 2021) and third thrice (1963, 1970, and 1974).
Has Uganda ever reached an AFCON final?
Ghana defeated Uganda 2–0 with two goals from Opoku Afriyie to win their third African Cup. As of 2019, this is the only Ugandan appearance in an African Cup of Nations final.
What sport is Uganda the best at?
Uganda. With a national league and yearly playoffs, soccer is the most popular sport and spectator entertainment.