1976 African Cup of Nations

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Host country Ethiopia Champions Morocco (1st title) Fourth place Egypt Dates 29 Feb 1976 – 14 Mar 1976 Teams 8		Venue(s) 2 (in 2 host cities) Runners-up Guinea Matches played 18 Best player Ahmed Faras Goals scored 54

Champion Morocco national football team Third place Nigeria national football team Similar 1974 African Cup of N, 1982 African Cup of N, 1957 African Cup of N, 1984 African Cup of N, 1972 African Cup of N

The 1976 African Cup of Nations was the tenth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. The format of competition changed from 1974: the field of eight teams was still split into two groups of four, but a final stage was introduced with the top two finishers of each of the first stage groups. Morocco won its first championship, by topping the final group. Guinea finished second.