AFCON 2019: Egypt picked to host the 32nd edition

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Its now official that the Africa Cup of Nations set for June 15 to July 13, 2019, will be hosted in Egypt.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East as the host to replace Cameroon. Cameroon was stripped of staging duties in November because of slow preparations.

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The competition which will be in its 32nd year will see 24 teams at the AFCON for the first time in history.

Qualified teams

Team Method of qualification Date of qualification Last appearance Previous best performance
Madagascar Group A top two October 16, 2018 N/A Debut
Tunisia Group J top two October 16, 2018 2017 Winners (2004)
Egypt Group J top two October 16, 2018 2017 Winners (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010)
Senegal Group A top two October 16, 2018 2017 Runners up (2002)
Morocco Group B top two November 17, 2018 2017 Winners (1976)
Nigeria Group E top two November 17, 2018 2013 Winners (1980, 1994, 2013)
Uganda Group L winners November 17, 2018 2017 Runners up (1978)
Mali Group C top two November 17, 2018 2017 Runners up (1972)
Guinea Group H winners November 18, 2018 2015 Runners up (1976)
Algeria Group D winners November 18, 2018 2017 Winners (1990)
Mauritania Group I top two November 18, 2018 N/A Debut
Ivory Coast Group H runners up November 18, 2018 N/A Winners (1992, 2015)
Kenya Group F top two November 18, 2018 2004 Group stage (1972, 1988, 1990, 1992, 2004)
Ghana Group F top two November 18, 2018 2017 Winners (1963, 1965, 1978, 1982)

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