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1982 African Cup of Nations

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Host country
  
Libya

Champions
  
Ghana (4th title)

Fourth place
  
Algeria

Best player
  
Fawzi Al-Issawi

Dates
  
5 Mar 1982 – 19 Mar 1982

Venue(s)
  
2 (in 2 host cities)

Runners-up
  
Libya

Matches played
  
16

Top scorer
  
George Alhassan

Teams
  
8

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Champion
  
Ghana national football team

Third place
  
Zambia national football team

Similar
  
1984 African Cup of N, 1957 African Cup of N, 1980 African Cup of N, 1986 African Cup of N, 1990 African Cup of N

The 1982 African Cup of Nations was the 13th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Libya. Just like in 1980, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Ghana won its fourth championship, beating Libya on penalty kicks 7−6 after a 1−1 draw.

Contents

Qualified teams

The 8 qualified teams are:

First round

Teams highlighted in green progress to the Semi Finals.

Top scorers

4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Own goal

References

1982 African Cup of Nations Wikipedia