2008 Africa Cup of Nations Nations ever. Bids: The organization of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations was awarded to Ghana on 8 July 2004 by the CAF Executive Committee members which are 12 in Cairo, Egypt. Voters had a choice between Ghana and Libya which was disadvantaged by the fact that two countries in the North Africa region had already hosted the last two editions (Tunisia in 2004, and Egypt in 2006). South Africa, also was a candidate at the start, eventually withdrew in May 2004 after being nominated for the organization of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This is the fourth time that
2000 African Cup of Nations This is the first time ever that the African Cup was co-hosted by two countries. This is also the second time that Nigeria has hosted the African Cup after 1980 and the third time for Ghana after 1963 and 1978 Teams highlighted in green progress to the Quarter Finals. "All times local: GMT (UTC) and WAT (UTC +1)" Goalkeeper Defenders Midfielders Forwards 2000 African Cup of Nations The 2000 African Cup of Nations was the 22nd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria, who jointly replaced