1998 African Cup of Nations


The 1998 African Cup of Nations in Burkina Faso was the 21st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the national football championship of Africa, administered by the Confederation of African Football. Just like in 1996, the field of sixteen teams was split into four groups of four. Egypt won its fourth ACN championship, beating South Africa in the final 2–0.

Qualification

Nigeria was banned from participating in the 1998 African Cup of Nations qualifiers because of its withdrawal from the 1996 tournament after it had already qualified for the finals, while the other teams were banned for withdrawing during the 1996 tournament qualifiers.

Qualified teams

TeamQualified asQualified onPrevious appearances in tournament
Hosts
Holders
Group 1 winners
Group 4 runners-up
Group 4 winners
Group 2 runners-up
Group 6 runners-up
Group 5 winners
Group 6 runners-up
Group 3 runners-up
Group 2 winners
Group 3 winners
Group 7 runners-up
Group 5 runners-up
Group 6 winners
Group 7 winners

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Teams excluded

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Venues



First round

Group A


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Group B


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Group C


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Group D


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Knockout stage

Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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CAF Team of the Tournament

Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards