2006 Africa Cup of Nations
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The 2006 Africa Cup of Nations was the 25th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa. It was hosted by Egypt, from 20 January to 10 February. Just like in 2004, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Egypt won its fifth championship, beating Ivory Coast in the final 4–2 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.
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كأس أمم أفريقيا 2006 | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Egypt |
Dates | 20 January – 10 February |
Teams | 16 |
Venue(s) | 6 (in 4 host cities) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Egypt (5th title) |
Runners-up | Ivory Coast |
Third place | Nigeria |
Fourth place | Senegal |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 32 |
Goals scored | 73 (2.28 per match) |
Attendance | 714,054 (22,314 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Samuel Eto'o (5 goals) |
Best player(s) | Ahmed Hassan |
← 2004 2008 → |
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