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International Football - African Cup of Nations
Oldest Players
This list features the oldest players to participate in the history of the African Cup of Nations.
RANK | PLAYERS | NATION | AGE | YEAR |
1 | Essam El Hadary | Egypt | 44 years, 21 days | 2017 |
2 | Mohammed Lawal | Nigeria | 42 years, 168 days | 1982 |
3 | Domingues | Mozambique | 40 years, 69 days | 2024 |
4 | Ali Boumnijel | Tunisia | 39 years, 292 days | 2006 |
5 | Hossam Hassan | Egypt | 39 years, 178 days | 2006 |
6 | Samir Aboud | Libya | 39 years, 120 days | 2012 |
7 | Robert Muteba Kidiaba | DR Congo | 39 years, 6 days | 2015 |
8 | Kossi Agassa | Togo | 38 years, 198 days | 2017 |
9 | John Moshoeu | South Africa | 38 years, 43 days | 2004 |
10 | Mahmoud El Gohary | Egypt | 38 years, 12 days | 1976 |
References
Transfermarkt. (2025). Africa Cup of Nations – Youngest and oldest players. Available at: https://www.transfermarkt.com/afrika-cup/juengsteaelteste/pokalwettbewerb/AFCN (Accessed 1 December 2025).
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