2006 Africa Cup of Nations 2006 Africa Cup of Nations The 2006 Africa Cup of Nations was the 25th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa. It was hosted by Egypt. Just like in 2004, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Egypt won its fifth championship, beating Cote d'Ivoire in the final 4−2 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Bids : The organization of the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations was awarded to Egypt on 24 October 2002 by the CAF Executive Committee meeting in Cairo, Egypt. Voters had a choice
2000 African Women's Championship 2000 African Women's Championship The 2000 African Women's Championship was the fourth edition of the African Women's Championship (now known as the "Africa Women Cup of Nations"), the biennial international football championship organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the women's national teams of Africa. It was held in South Africa between 11 November and 25 November 2000. Nigeria won the tournament for the fourth time, beating South Africa in the final 2–0, which was abandoned at the 73rd minute. South Africa as hosts and Nigeria as title holders were qualified automatically, while the remaining six spots were