2017 Africa Cup of Nations
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The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (also called AFCON 2017 and CAN 2017) was the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The tournament hosted by Gabon.[1] It was held from 14 January to 5 February 2017.
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Coupe d'Afrique des Nations 2017 (in French) | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Gabon |
Dates | 14 January – 5 February |
Teams | 16 (from 1 confederation) |
Venue(s) | 4 (in 4 host cities) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Cameroon (5th title) |
Runners-up | Egypt |
Third place | Burkina Faso |
Fourth place | Ghana |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 32 |
Goals scored | 66 (2.06 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Junior Kabananga (3) |
Best player(s) | Christian Bassogog |
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The winner of this tournament qualified for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup tournament in Russia.