The Africa Cup of Nations, commonly known as AFCON, is the main international football competition in Africa. Organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), it features national teams from across the continent competing for the championship title. The tournament is held every two years and showcases some of the best football talent in Africa. AFCON was first held in 1957, and since then, it has grown in popularity and scale. The tournament includes a series of qualifying matches leading up to the final event, where teams compete in a knockout format. The winner earns the prestigious AFCON trophy and is recognized as the best football team in Africa.