Full List of AFCON Winners After CAF Stripped Senegal of 2025 Title, With Morocco as Champions
- Powerhouse Egypt leads the pack with 7 Africa Cup of Nations titles, making them Africa’s most successful national team
- Morocco adds to their legacy as the 2025 AFCON champions after Senegal were stripped of the title by the Confederation of Afican Football
- Africa’s football giants like Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria continue to dominate the continental rankings with multiple championships
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The list of champions in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has now been officially updated after a major ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
This follows CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and award the trophy to Morocco after a successful appeal by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football.
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Morocco declared the 2025 AFCON winners
The decision came after CAF’s Appeal Board reviewed the controversial final between Senegal and Morocco played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat on January 18, 2026.
The governing body ruled that Senegal had forfeited the match under the competition regulations, leading to the official result being recorded as a 3–0 victory for Morocco.
As a result, Morocco are now recognised as the official winners of the 2025 AFCON, replacing Senegal in the tournament’s historical records.
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History of AFCON finals
Since its inception in 1957, the tournament has grown in prestige, producing legendary matches, iconic players, and unforgettable moments that have shaped African football history.
Over the decades, AFCON has showcased the dominance of certain footballing nations while also providing a platform for emerging teams to announce themselves on the continental stage.
Historically, some nations have consistently performed at the top level, building legacies that span multiple decades.
AFCON’s history is punctuated by dramatic finals, rising stars, and historic upsets, making it a tournament that captivates millions of fans across Africa and the world.
Full list of AFCON winners
Following CAF's announcement on Tuesday, March 17, Wikipedia has updated its records, installing the North Africans as the 2025 AFCON champions.
Egypt leads the pack with a record seven titles, while Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria have also left indelible marks with multiple championships and strong finishes.
See all past winners of the Africa Cup of Nations listed below.
- Egypt – 7 (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010)
- Cameroon – 5 (1984, 1988, 2000, 2002, 2017)
- Ghana – 4 (1963, 1965, 1978, 1982)
- Nigeria – 3 (1980, 1994, 2013)
- Ivory Coast – 3 (1992, 2015, 2023)
- Algeria – 2 (1990, 2019)
- Morocco – 2 (1976, 2025)
- DR Congo – 2 (1968, 1974)
- Senegal – 1 (2021)
- Zambia – 1 (2012)
- Tunisia – 1 (2004)
- Sudan – 1 (1970)
- South Africa – 1 (1996)
- Ethiopia – 1 (1962)
- Congo – 1 (1972
Why CAF stripped Senegal of 2025 AFCON
Earlier, YEN.com.gh took an in-depth look at the full rules the CAF Appeal Board invoked to strip Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and award the trophy to Morocco.
The key provisions come from Articles 82 and 84 of the official 2025 AFCON regulations, which outline team forfeits and disciplinary measures.
Source: YEN.com.gh
