OTD E0082 — 21 Jan 1962: Ethiopia’s Crown — The Highlands, the Holders, and AFCON’s First Great Upset

21 Jan 1962: Ethiopia win the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, beating the two-time champions United Arab Republic (Egypt) 4–2 after extra time. We trace AFCON’s early years and CAF’s founding moment, Ethiopia’s rise as a pioneer nation, UAR’s dominance, and the names that shaped the week — Luciano and Italo Vassallo, Mengistu Worku, and coach Yidnekatchew Tessema. Then the wider arc: World Cup recognition, and where Ethiopia sits in African football today.Tips: [email protected]