The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), also known as the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations due to sponsorship reasons, is the most prestigious football tournament in Africa. It is organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and features national teams from across the continent.The tournament was first held in 1957 and has been held biennially since then, except for a few occasions where it was held after longer intervals due to scheduling conflicts. The current format features 24 teams divided into six groups, with the top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stage.The tournament is highly regarded among African nations and fans, with passionate support for national teams and high levels of competition between nations. It is a major event in the African football calendar and attracts a large global audience.There were
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