The 1962 African Cup of Nations was the third edition of the African Cup of Nations, the international football championship run by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia.
Nine countries entered the competition, including the reigning champions United Arab Republic (UAR), meaning for the first time a qualification tournament was required. The finals only included four teams. UAR, as holders, and Ethiopia, as hosts, qualified automatically, meaning each needed to play only one match to reach the final. Ethiopia won the tournament for the first time, defeating the UAR 4–2 after extra time in the final.
This tournament has to date the highest goals-per-game average in Africa Cup of Nations history.
Qualified teams
This page details the process of qualifying for the 1962 African Cup of Nations.
Nine nations initially entered the competition, with Ethiopia and UAR both automatically qualified as hosts and title holders respectively. Sudan withdrew before the draw, and Morocco withdrew before play began, thus leaving five teams vying for the remaining two spots in the finals. This was the first time Sudan did not compete in the tournament.
Team Qualified as Qualified on Previous appearances in tournament Hosts (1957, 1959) Holders (1957, 1959) 2nd round winners (debut) 2nd round winners (debut) Notes
Squads
Venues Addis Ababa Hailé Sélassié Stadium Capacity: 30,000
Final tournament Bracket
Semi-finals
Third place match
Final
Goalscorers
Notes
References
External links
Details at RSSSF Details at Soccerbot