The Africa Cup of Nations aka the CAT

The Africa Cup of Nations is the greatest international football tournament in Africa and is as eagerly awaited as the World Cup or the European Cup. The Coupe d'Afrique des Nations has been played every two years since 1957.
The tournament is open to all 56 member nations of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The host nation automatically qualifies for the finals, while the remaining 55 teams compete in a qualifying competition for the remaining 23 places.
The qualifying competition is played in a round-robin format, with the top teams in each group advancing to the finals. The finals are played in a single-elimination format, with the winner crowned the champion of Africa.
The Africa Cup of Nations is one of the most competitive international football tournaments in the world. The tournament has been won by some legendary players, such as Roger Milla, Abedi Pele, George Weah, Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o.
The most successful team in the history of the tournament is Egypt, which has won the title seven times. Cameroon is second with five titles, while Ghana and Nigeria have won the tournament four times each.
The Africa Cup of Nations is a major sporting event in Africa and is widely followed around the world.