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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is supposed to be the biggest showpiece in football on the continent, showcasing the talents of its best players as well as bringing future superstars to wider attention.
Back in 1982, Abedi Pele played in the final, then 10 years later, the winner was decided after an 11-10 penalty shootout. There have been hundreds of memorable moments and outstanding performances in the 60 years since the competition began.
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However, this year's event will already be lacking in comparison to previous editions.