1974 African Cup of Nations
The 1974 African Cup of Nations was the ninth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa. It was hosted by Egypt.
Just like in 1972, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Zaire won its second championship, tying Zambia 2−2 in the final and beating them 2−0 in the replay. Zaire went on to compete in the World Cup later that year. Both finalists were 2 best teams in African qualification to 1974 World Cup.
Qualified teams
The 8 qualified teams are:| Team | Qualified as | Qualified on | Previous appearances in tournament |
| Hosts | |||
| Holders | |||
| 2nd round winners | |||
| 2nd round winners | |||
| 2nd round winners | |||
| 2nd round winners | |||
| 2nd round winners | |||
| 2nd round winners |
;Notes
Group stage
Tiebreakers
If two or more teams finished level on points after completion of the group matches, the following tie-breakers were used to determine the final ranking:- Goal difference in all group matches
- Greater number of goals scored in all group matches
- Drawing of lots
Group A
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Group B
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Knockout stage
Semifinals
----Final
;ReplayCAF Team of the tournament
GoalkeeperDefenders
- Gabriel Dengaki
- Dick Chama
- Lobilo Boba
- Hany Moustafa
Forwards