VIDEO: Watch documentary about Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations history

Egypt are seeking to win a record-extending eighth Nations Cup title in Gabon. Check a brief of every title the Pharaohs had won ahead of the 2017 final. Sudan 1957 Egypt were the first team ever to win the Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament was held for the first time in Sudan in February 1957 with only three teams participating; Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan while South Africa - one of the founding members of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) - was disqualified due to its apartheid policies. Egypt defeated the hosts 2-1 in the opener before thrashing Ethiopia 4-0 in the... Read Full Story