United Arab Republic v Sudan (1959 African Cup of Nations)

United Arab Republic v Sudan was the decisive match of group stage at the 1959 African Cup of Nations. The match was played at the Prince Farouk Stadium in Cairo on 29 May 1959. Unlike other Africa Cup of Nations, the 1959 winner was determined by a final group stage, with the final three teams playing in round-robin format, instead of a knockout stage. This was the first edition to feature a final group stage and one of two, alongside the 1976 African Cup of Nations, to promote this format.

1959 African Cup of Nations Final
Event1959 African Cup of Nations
United Arab Republic Sudan
2 1
Date29 May 1959
VenuePrince Farouk Stadium, Cairo
RefereeZivko Bajic (Yugoslavia)
Attendance30,000

Each team had defeated Ethiopia but the goal difference was in favor of United Arab Republic, who had beaten Ethiopia 4-0 while Sudan had won 1-0. Therefore, Sudan needed to win the last match to claim the title of champions of Africa; any other result would have the United Arab Republic retain the title they had won (as Egypt) in 1957.

United Arab Republic beat Sudan 2−1, therefore keeping first place in the group and winning their second consecutive title.[1][2]

Background

The road to the title in the 1959 Africa Cup of Nations was unique, with a round-robin group instead of a knockout stage. The three competition teams were United Arab Republic (host country), Sudan and Ethiopia.

United Arab Republic and Sudan won their matches against Ethiopia, United Arab Republic by 4–0 to top the group, ahead of Sudan who won by 1–0.[3][4]

Positions before the final round
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 United Arab Republic 1 1 0 0 4 0 +4 2
 Sudan 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 2
 Ethiopia 2 0 0 2 0 5 −5 0
Source:

Match

Match details
United Arab Republic 2–1 Sudan
Baheeg  12', 89' Report Manzul  65'
Attendance: 30,000
Referee: Zivko Bajic (Yugoslavia)
United Arab Republic
Sudan
GK Adel Hekal
RB Tarek Selim
CB Yaken Hussein
CB Rifaat El-Fanagily
LB Taha Ismail
RM Mimi El-Sherbini
CM Mahmoud El-Gohary
CM Sherif El-Far
LM Saleh Selim
CF Essam Baheeg
CF Alaa El-Hamouly
Manager:
Pál Titkos
GK Samir Mohammed Ali
RB Ahmed Mutawakil Mohammed El-Bashir
CB Hassan Mohammed Al-Abd
LB Ibrahim Mohammed Ali 'Ibrahim El-Kabir'
RH Abbas Al-Hedi Syam
LH Suleiman Difalla Al-Mahina
OR Mahmoud Abd Zoubeir
IR Boraî Bashir
CF Mutalib Abdel-Nasser 'Drissa'
IL Siddiq Manzul
OL Abdullah Wahaga
Manager:
Josef Hada

Aftermath
Final positions
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 United Arab Republic 2 2 0 0 6 1 +5 4
 Sudan 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 2
 Ethiopia 2 0 0 2 0 5 −5 0
Source:

References
  1. "Football - Match CAF Nations Cup : Egypt vs. Sudan". Footballdatabase.eu. 1959-05-29. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
  2. "African Nations Cup 1959". Rsssf.com. 2013-10-03. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
  3. http://www.koorasudan.net/vb/showthread.php?t=77400
  4. "نهائي كاس إفريقيا 1959 السودان مصر". YouTube. 2014-01-30. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
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