1982 African Cup of Nations final
Football match
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The 1982 African Cup of Nations final was a football match on March 19, 1982, at the Stade de 11-Juin in Tripoli, Libya, to determine the winner of the 1982 African Cup of Nations. Ghana defeated Libya 7–6 on penalty kicks after regulation ended 1–1 with goals from George Alhassan for Ghana and Ali Al-Beshari for Libya. This was Ghana's fourth and last continental title as of 2026.
Date19 March 1982
Stade de 11-Juin hosted the 1982 African Cup of Nations Final | |||||||
| Event | 1982 African Cup of Nations | ||||||
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| Ghana won 7–6 on penalties | |||||||
| Date | 19 March 1982 | ||||||
| Venue | Stade de 11-Juin (June 11 Stadium), Tripoli | ||||||
| Referee | Sohan Ramlochun (Mauritius) | ||||||
| Attendance | 80,000 | ||||||
Road to the final
Match
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