10 countries that have qualified for AFCON most times

Egypt leads the list of African countries with the most appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), having featured at the finals 27 times.
The figures, based on participation at the finals through the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, show the depth of experience among some of Africa’s traditional football powers.
CAF’s official records list Egypt as the record holder, while Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and several other countries are also among the most frequent participants.
Here are the top 10 countries with the most appearances at the tournament:
1. Egypt — 27 appearances
Egypt holds the record for the most AFCON appearances, having featured at 27 editions of the tournament.
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