5 countries with most African Cup of Nations wins

#1 Egypt – 7-time winners

Egypt go into this year’s competition as one of the favourites

The other teams on this list have some catching up to do if they hope to match Egypt’s brilliant record in this competition, let alone beat it.

Lifting the trophy a record seven times, while also having the distinction of winning it the most times as a host country (3), Egypt are the undisputed kings of the competition. They have played in eight finals and won all of them but one, their only defeat coming in 1962 and their latest victory coming in 2010 (where they successfully defended their crown).

Egypt were also the very first team to qualify for the World Cup, achieving the feat in 1934. Arsenal player Mohamed El Neny and Roma forward Mohammed Salah are two notable names to play for the country as they head into this competition being one of the favourites (yet again).