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The first African Cup of Nations (AFCON) was held in 1957 with only three teams competing. Which country won it?
CORRECT ANSWER
Egypt
Egypt won the first African Cup of Nations in 1957, a tournament contested by only three teams (Egypt, Ethiopia and hosts Sudan, after South Africa was excluded).
ALL OPTIONS
AEthiopia
โEgypt
CSudan
DSouth Africa
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