1996 African Cup of Nations

The 1996 African Cup of Nations was the 20th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament was held from 13 January to 3 February in South Africa. It was also won by South Africa. The top scorer was Kalusha Bwalya, with 5 goals.

The winner of this tournament qualified for the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup tournament in Saudi Arabia.

 Teams 

 (Group 4 runners-up)
 (Group 6 winners)
 (Group 7 winners)
 (Group 1 runners-up)
 (Group 7 runners-up)
 (Group 4 winners)
 (Group 5 winners)
 (Group 3 winners) (Group 2 runners-up)
 (Group 6 runners-up)
 (1994 winners)
 (Group 3 runners-up)
 (Host)
 (Group 2 winners)
 (Group 1 winners)
 (Group 5 runners-up)

 Group stage 
 Group A 

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13 January 19963–015 January 19962–118 January 19962–120 January 19961–024 January 19960–13–3

 Group B 

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14 January 19960–015 January 19962–118 January 19962–020 January 19965–124 January 19962–14–0

 Group C 

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16 January 19961–219 January 19962–025 January 19962–0

 Group D 

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14 January 19962–016 January 19961–119 January 19962–121 January 19961–025 January 19963–12–0

 Knockout stage 

 Other websites 

 Details at RSSSF
 Details at www.angelfire.com

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Category:1990s in South Africa