Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
| Founded | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Region | International (FIFA) |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Current champions |
 Japan (2nd Title) |
| Most successful team(s) |
Japan (2 Titles) |
The Afro-Asian Cup of Nations is played between the winners of the Asian Cup or the Asian Games and the winners of the Africa Cup of Nations. The first edition in 1978, where Iran defeated Ghana 3-0, the trophy was not awarded: because the second leg was cancelled due to political problems in Iran. The 1989, 2005 editions were cancelled. The 1997 edition was severely delayed to 1999, while the "true" 1999 edition (between Egypt and Iran) was also canceled.
The competition was discontinued following a CAF decision on July 30, 2000, after AFC representatives had supported Germany rather than South Africa in the vote for hosting the 2006 World Cup. The competition was scheduled to be resumed in 2005 with the match Tunisia-Japan, but then was cancelled. However the trophy was resumed in 2007 under the name "AFC Asia/Africa Challenge Cup". The 2008 edition was scheduled to be played in November 2008 between Iraq and Egypt in the neutral venue of Saudi Arabia but was eventually cancelled.
The most successful team is Japan with 2 championships.
Results & Statistics
Finals
| Year | Host nation | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | Score | Runners-up | |||
| 1985 Details |
 Cameroon  Saudi Arabia |
Cameroon |
4 – 1 1 – 2 |
Saudi Arabia | |
| 1988 Details |
 Qatar |
 South Korea |
1 – 1 (pen : 4 – 3) |
 Egypt | |
| 1991 Details |
 Algeria  Iran |
Algeria |
1 – 2 1 – 0 |
Iran | |
| 1993 Details |
Japan |
Japan |
1 – 0 (aet) |
 Ivory Coast | |
| 1995 Details |
 Nigeria  Uzbekistan |
Nigeria |
3 – 2 1 – 0 |
Uzbekistan | |
| 1999 Details |
 South Africa Saudi Arabia |
South Africa |
1 – 0 0 – 0 |
Saudi Arabia | |
| 2007 Details |
Japan |
Japan |
4 – 1 | Egypt | |
Most successful national teams
| Team | Champions | Runners-Up |
|---|---|---|
| Japan |
2 (1993, 2007) | - |
| Algeria |
1 (1991) | - |
| Cameroon |
1 (1985) | - |
| Nigeria |
1 (1995) | - |
| South Africa |
1 (1999) | - |
| South Korea |
1 (1987) | - |
| Egypt |
- | 2 (1987, 2007) |
| Saudi Arabia |
- | 2 (1985, 1999) |
| Iran |
- | 1 (1991) |
| Ivory Coast |
- | 1 (1993) |
| Uzbekistan |
- | 1 (1995) |
Most successful teams by continent
| Continent | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | 4 (1985, 1991, 1995, 1997) | 3 (1987, 1993, 2007) |
| Asia | 3 (1987, 1993, 2007) | 4 (1985, 1991, 1995, 1997) |
Editions
1985 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
The 1985 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was contested by Cameroon, winners of the 1984 African Cup of Nations, and Saudi Arabia, winners of the 1984 AFC Asian Cup. Cameroon won 5-3 on aggregate over the two legs.
15 September 1985 |
| Cameroon |
4–1 | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Omam-Biyik  8'Milla 33' 84'Kundé 87' (pen.) |
Report | Abu Dawood 44' |
1988 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
The 1988 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was contested between South Korea, winners of the 1986 Asian Games, and Egypt, winners of the 1986 Africa Cup of Nations. The match was played in one leg in Doha, Qatar.
1991 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
The 1991 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was contested by Algeria, winners of the 1990 African Cup of Nations, and Iran, winners of the 1990 Asian Games football tournament. Algeria won by the away goal after egality 2 - 2 in aggregates.[1]
1993 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
The 1993 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was contested between Japan, winners of the 1992 Asian Cup, and Ivory Coast, winners of the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations. The match was played in one leg in Tokyo, Japan.
1995 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
The 1995 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was contested between Uzbekistan, winners of the 1994 Asian Games, and Nigeria, winners of the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria won 4–2 on aggregate.
21 October 1995 |
| Uzbekistan |
2–3 | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Kasimov 70' Fyodorov 85' |
report | Oliseh 10' Ikpeba 65' N. Kanu 71' |
Pakhtakor Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Attendance: 15,000 |
1999 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
The 1999 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was contested between Saudi Arabia, winners of the 1996 Asian Cup, and South Africa, winners of the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations. The matches were originally planned to be played in 1997, but South Africa couldn't be bothered to find time on the calendar. After being delayed for two years, the matches were finally played in 1999. South Africa won the title on aggregate score 1–0.
30 September 1999 |
| Saudi Arabia |
0–0 | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| report |
King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Attendance: 50,000 |
2007 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
The 2007 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations was played between Japan and the winners of the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt. The competition return after 8 years, the previous edition was held in 1999. This edition was maybe called AFC Asia/Africa Challenge Cup and held in one leg in Japan.
See also
References
- ↑ "Algérie - Iran 1991". dzfootball. Retrieved 2007.
External links
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