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The biggest victories in AFCON history

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In the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, high-scoring matches have been a rare spectacle.

Only three games have ended with a five-goal margin. In 1970, Ivory Coast demolished Ethiopia (6-1), and repeated the feat against Guinea in 2008 (5-0).

Guinea, for its part, thrashed Botswana (6-1) in the Zebras’ only ever tournament appearance.

Several matches have ended with a four-goal difference, including five that finished 5-1.

Here are the biggest wins in AFCON history:

Jan 28, 2012: Botswana – Guinea (1-6)

Feb 10, 1970: Ivory Coast – Ethiopia (6-1)

Feb 3, 2008: Ivory Coast – Guinea (5-0)

Jan 26, 2008: Cameroon – Zambia (5-1)

Jan 20, 1996: Zambia – Burkina Faso (5-1)

Mar 2, 1990: Algeria – Nigeria (5-1)

Jan 21, 2008: Namibia – Morocco (1-5)

Nov 19, 1965: Senegal – Ethiopia (5-1)