The 1996 African Cup of Nations, also known as the

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1996 Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 20th edition of the

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, the

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championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by South Africa, who replaced original hosts Kenya. The field expanded for the first time to 16 teams, split into four groups of four; the top two teams in each group advancing to the quarterfinals. However,

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withdrew from the tournament at the final moment under pressure from then-dictator

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, reducing the field to 15.

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won its first championship, beating

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in the final 2–0.

Qualified teams

''For full qualification see: 1996 African Cup of Nations qualification'' ;Notes

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

Goalscorers

CAF Team of the Tournament

Goalkeeper * Chokri El Ouaer Defenders * Yasser Radwan *

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* Elijah Litana * Isaac Asare Midfielders *

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* Mark Williams Forwards * Kalusha Bwalya * Tony Yeboah

References

External links

Details at RSSSF

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