1998 Africa Cup of Nations


The 1998 Africa Cup of Nations in Burkina Faso was the 21st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the national football championship of Africa, administered by the Confederation of African Football. Just like in 1996, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Egypt won its fourth ACN championship, beating South Africa in the final 2–0.

Qualification

Participating teams

Nigeria was banned from entering the 1998 African Cup of Nations qualifying because of withdrawing from the 1996 Cup after having already qualified for the finals, while the other teams were banned for withdrawing during qualification for the 1996 Cup.

Squads

Venues


First round

Teams highlighted in green progress to the Quarter Finals.

Group A

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Group B

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Group C

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Group D

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Knockout stage

Quarterfinals

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Semifinals

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Third place match

Final

Scorers

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Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards