1959 African Cup of Nations 1959 African Cup of Nations The 1959 African Cup of Nations was the second edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted and won by the United Arab Republic, a short-lived confederation between Egypt and Syria. Only three teams participated: host team United Arab Republic, Sudan and Ethiopia. All three matches took place in Cairo. With only three teams, the format changed into a round robin group, but the results were the same, the United Arab Republic won over Ethiopia 4−0 and over Sudan 2−1. The Sudanese finished second, defeating Ethiopia 1−0.
2016 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations a win in extra time, one point for a win in a penalty shoot-out, and no points for a defeat. The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals. All times are local, WAT (). Libya withdrew from the placement stage due to administrative reasons. Winners qualify for 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament. The following two teams from CAF qualified for the 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. 2016 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations The 2016 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, also known as