The 1972 African Cup of Nations was the eighth edition of the African Cup of Nations, the international football championship run by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It was hosted by Cameroon, in the cities of Yaoundé and Douala. Just like in 1970, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The People's Republic of the Congo won its first championship, beating Mali in the final 3−2.
Qualified teams
For the first time, Ethiopia did not compete. The 8 qualified teams are: Team Qualified as Qualified on Previous appearances in tournament Hosts (1970) Holders (1957, 1959, 1963, 1970) 2nd round winners (debut) 2nd round winners (debut) 2nd round winners (debut) 2nd round winners (1968) 2nd round winners (debut) 2nd round winners (1965, 1968, 1970) Notes
Squads
Venues The competition was played in two venues in Yaoundé and Douala.
Yaoundé Stade Omnisports Capacity: 38,720 DoualaStade de la RéunificationCapacity: 30,000
Group stage Tiebreakers If two or more teams finished level on points after completion of the group matches, the following tie-breakers were used to determine the final ranking: Goal difference in all group matches Greater number of goals scored in all group matches Drawing of lots
Group A
Group B
Knockout stage Bracket
Semi-finals
Third place match
Final
Goalscorers
Team of the Tournament Source: GoalkeeperDefendersMidfieldersForwards Allal Ben Kassou Mohamed El-Sir Abdalla Bwanga Tshimen Paul N'lend Boujemaa Benkhrif Mayanga Maku Noël Minga-Tchibinda Paul-Gaston N'Dongo Jean-Pierre Tokoto Kakoko Etepé François M'Pelé
References
External links Details at RSSSF Details at www.angelfire.com footballmundial.tripod.com www.world-results.net