The 1962 African Cup of Nations was the third edition of the African Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. Nine countries entered the competition, including the reigning champions Egypt, meaning for the first time a qualification tournament was required. As with previous tournaments, the finals only included four teams. Egypt, as holders, and Ethiopia as hosts, qualified automatically meaning each needed to play only one game to reach the final. Ethiopia won the tournament for the first time after extra time in the final.
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Teams eliminated in qualifying
First Round
Second Round
Final Tournament
Semifinals
| January 14, 1962 19:00 |
Ethiopia  |
4 – 2 |  Tunisia |
Addis Abeba, Addis Abeba Stadium Referee: Attendance: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L. Vassalo  32' (pen) 75'Girma 36'Worku 69' |
(Report) | Cherif Merichko |
| January 18, 1962 |
Egypt  |
2 – 1 |  Uganda |
Addis Abeba, Addis Abeba Stadium Referee: Attendance: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selim 1' Abdel Fatah 50' |
Jonathan 36' |
Third place playoff
| January 20, 1962 |
Tunisia |
3 – 0 | Uganda |
Addis Abeba, Addis Abeba Stadium Referee: Attendance: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Jedidi Chérif Meddab |
(Report) |
Final
| January 21, 1962 |
Ethiopia |
4 – 2 (aet) | Egypt |
Addis Abeba, Addis Abeba Stadium Referee: Attendance: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girma 74' Worku 84' 117'I. Vassalo 101' |
(Report) | Abdel Fatah 35' 75' |
| 1962 African Cup of Nations Champions |
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 Ethiopia First title |
Top scorers
- Badawy Abdel Fatah (3 goals)
- Mengistu Worku (3 goals)
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