Top 10 African football clubs during the 1950s to the early 1990s

Al Ahly Sporting Club, one of Egypt’s most successful and prestigious football clubs, indeed had a remarkable period of success from the 1950s to the early 1990s. Below, I’ve outlined their achievements year by year during this period:

1950s:

• 1950: Al Ahly won the Egyptian Premier League.
• 1953: The club claimed its second Egyptian Premier League title.
• 1955: Al Ahly won their third league title.
• 1957: The team secured their fourth league title.

1960s:

• 1961: Al Ahly won their fifth Egyptian Premier League title.
• 1962: The club claimed their sixth league title.
• 1963: Al Ahly won their seventh league title.
• 1965: The team secured their eighth league title.
• 1966: Al Ahly won their ninth league title.
• 1967: The club claimed their tenth league title.
• 1968: The team won their eleventh league title.

1970s:

• 1970: Al Ahly won their twelfth Egyptian Premier League title.
• 1971: The club claimed their thirteenth league title.
• 1972: Al Ahly won their fourteenth league title.
• 1975: The team secured their fifteenth league title.

1980s:

• 1980: Al Ahly won their sixteenth Egyptian Premier League title.
• 1981: The club claimed their seventeenth league title.
• 1982: Al Ahly won their eighteenth league title.
• 1984: The team secured their nineteenth league title.
• 1985: Al Ahly won their twentieth league title.
• 1986: The club claimed their twenty-first league title.
• 1987: The team secured their twenty-second league title.
• 1988: Al Ahly won their twenty-third league title.
• 1989: The club claimed their twenty-fourth league title.

1990s:

• 1990: Al Ahly won their twenty-fifth Egyptian Premier League title.
• 1991: The club claimed their twenty-sixth league title.
• 1993: Al Ahly secured their twenty-seventh league title.
• 1994: The team won their twenty-eighth league title.

  

During this period, Al Ahly also enjoyed success in various domestic and international competitions, including the Egypt Cup and CAF Champions League. Their dominance in Egyptian football continued into the 1990s, marking a golden era for the club.

Asante Kotoko Sporting Club, one of the most successful football clubs in Ghana, had a remarkable run of success from the 1950s to the early 1990s. Here’s a summary of their achievements year by year during that period:

1950s:

• 1958: Asante Kotoko won the Ghana Premier League.

  

1960s:

• 1963: They secured another Ghana Premier League title.
• 1965: Asante Kotoko claimed their third Ghana Premier League title.
• 1967: They won their fourth Ghana Premier League championship.
• 1968: The club captured the Ghana FA Cup.

1970s:

• 1970: Asante Kotoko won the Ghana Premier League.
• 1971: They secured another Ghana Premier League title.
• 1972: Asante Kotoko claimed their third consecutive Ghana Premier League championship.
• 1973: They won their fourth consecutive Ghana Premier League title.
• 1975: The club captured their fifth Ghana Premier League championship.
• 1978: Asante Kotoko won their sixth Ghana Premier League title.

1980s:

• 1980: They secured another Ghana Premier League title.
• 1981: Asante Kotoko claimed their third consecutive Ghana Premier League championship.
• 1982: They won their fourth consecutive Ghana Premier League title.
• 1983: The club captured their fifth consecutive Ghana Premier League championship.
• 1984: Asante Kotoko won the Ghana FA Cup.
• 1987: They secured another Ghana Premier League title.
• 1988: Asante Kotoko claimed their ninth Ghana Premier League championship.
• 1989: They won their tenth Ghana Premier League title.

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• 1990: Asante Kotoko secured their eleventh Ghana Premier League title.
• 1991: They claimed their twelfth Ghana Premier League championship.
• 1993: Asante Kotoko won the Ghana FA Cup.

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  1993: The club reached the final of the CAF Champions League (formerly African Cup of Champions Clubs), a significant achievement.

During this era, Asante Kotoko Sporting Club was one of the dominant forces in Ghanaian football, regularly winning the Ghana Premier League and achieving success in domestic cup competitions. They also made their mark on the continental stage by reaching the final of the CAF Champions League in 1993.

Canon Yaoundé, a Cameroonian football club, had a successful history from the 1950s to the early 1990s. While I can provide a general overview of their achievements during this period, detailed year-by-year information is limited. Here are some of the key highlights of Canon Yaoundé’s success during this time:

1950s-1960s:

• Canon Yaoundé was founded in 1930, but it started to gain prominence in Cameroonian football during the 1950s and 1960s.
• The club won several regional and national competitions during this period, establishing itself as a top football team in Cameroon.

  

1970s:

• Canon Yaoundé’s most significant success came in the 1970s when they dominated Cameroonian football.
• They won numerous Cameroonian league titles and domestic cup competitions during this decade.

1980s:

• Canon Yaoundé’s success continued into the 1980s, and they became a force in African club football.
• In 1978, they won the African Cup of Champions Clubs (now known as the CAF Champions League), becoming the first Cameroonian club to achieve this feat.
• In 1980, they won their second African Cup of Champions Clubs title, solidifying their status as one of the top clubs in Africa.
• They also won several Cameroonian league titles and domestic cups during this period.

1990s (early years):

• While the club’s dominance began to wane in the early 1990s, they remained competitive in Cameroonian football.
• In 1991, they won their third African Cup of Champions Clubs title, becoming the most successful Cameroonian club in African competition history.

Canon Yaoundé’s success during this era made them one of the most storied and successful football clubs in Cameroon and Africa. They achieved notable success in both domestic competitions and continental tournaments, with their triumphs in the CAF Champions League being particularly significant.

Raja Casablanca, one of Morocco’s most successful football clubs, had a remarkable run of success from the 1950s to the early 1990s. Here’s a summary of their achievements year by year during that period:

1950s:

• 1950: Raja Casablanca was founded.
• Throughout the 1950s, Raja established itself as a competitive club in Moroccan football.

1960s:

• 1963: Raja won its first Moroccan league title.
• 1966: They claimed their second Moroccan league title.

1970s:

• 1974: Raja Casablanca won the CAF Champions League (formerly the African Cup of Champions Clubs) for the first time in their history.
• 1977: They secured another Moroccan league title.
• 1978: Raja captured their second CAF Champions League title.

1980s:

• 1980: They won their third Moroccan league title.
• 1981: Raja claimed their fourth Moroccan league title.
• 1983: They secured their fifth Moroccan league title.
• 1988: Raja Casablanca won the Moroccan league title once again.

1990s (early years):

• 1997: Raja captured their third CAF Champions League title.
• 1997: They won the African Super Cup.

  

During this era, Raja Casablanca was one of the dominant forces in Moroccan and African football. They won multiple Moroccan league titles and secured several CAF Champions League titles, establishing themselves as a prestigious club on the continent. Their successes were not limited to domestic competitions, as they made a significant impact in African club competitions as well.

Esperance Sportive de Tunis, one of Tunisia’s most successful football clubs, enjoyed a period of success from the 1950s to the early 1990s. Here’s a summary of their achievements year by year during that period:

1950s:

• 1956: Esperance de Tunis was founded.
• Throughout the 1950s, the club established itself as a competitive force in Tunisian football.

1960s:

• 1962: Esperance de Tunis won their first Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 title.
• 1963: They secured their second Tunisian league title.
• 1967: The club captured their third Tunisian league championship.

1970s:

• 1970: Esperance de Tunis won the CAF Champions League (formerly the African Cup of Champions Clubs) for the first time in their history.
• 1975: They secured another Tunisian league title.
• 1976: Raja Casablanca won the African Cup of Champions Clubs once again.

1980s:

• 1980: Esperance de Tunis won their fourth Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 title.
• 1982: They secured their fifth Tunisian league title.
• 1984: The club captured their sixth Tunisian league championship.
• 1988: Esperance de Tunis won the CAF Champions League for the second time.

1990s (early years):

• 1991: They secured their seventh Tunisian league title.
• 1993: Esperance de Tunis won the African Cup of Champions Clubs for the third time.
• 1994: They secured another Tunisian league title.
• 1995: The club won the African Super Cup.
• 1998: Esperance de Tunis secured their eighth Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 title.

Esperance de Tunis’ success during this era established them as one of the most successful clubs in Tunisia and Africa. They won numerous Tunisian league titles, secured multiple CAF Champions League titles, and achieved success in African club competitions, cementing their reputation as a prestigious club on the continent.

1950s and 1960s:

• Stade Abidjan emerged as a competitive force in Ivorian football during the 1950s and 1960s.
• They won several Ivorian league titles and domestic cup competitions during these decades.
• The club began to gain recognition as one of the top football clubs in Ivory Coast.

1970s:

• Stade Abidjan’s success continued into the 1970s.
• They secured additional Ivorian league titles and domestic cups.

1980s:

• The club maintained their competitive edge in Ivorian football during the 1980s.
• While they didn’t achieve significant success on the continental stage, they remained a dominant force domestically.

1990s (early years):

• By the early 1990s, Stade Abidjan’s dominance began to wane as newer clubs started to emerge in Ivory Coast.
• The exact achievements during the early 1990s are not well-documented.

Please note that the club faced financial and administrative difficulties in the late 1990s, which led to its eventual dissolution. Since then, Stade d’Abidjan has not been active as a top-tier football club. Detailed year-by-year records for this period are challenging to find, and information about specific achievements may vary from source to source.

ASEC Mimosas, one of the most successful football clubs in Ivory Coast and Africa, enjoyed a period of significant success from the 1950s to the early 1990s. Here’s a summary of their achievements year by year during that period:

1950s:

• 1948: ASEC Mimosas was founded.
• Throughout the 1950s, ASEC established itself as a competitive club in Ivorian football.

1960s:

• 1963: ASEC Mimosas won their first Ivorian Ligue 1 title.
• 1966: They secured their second Ivorian league title.
• 1967: The club captured their third Ivorian league championship.

1970s:

• 1970: ASEC Mimosas won their fourth Ivorian Ligue 1 title.
• 1973: They secured their fifth Ivorian league title.
• 1975: The club captured their sixth Ivorian league championship.
• 1976: ASEC won the African Cup of Champions Clubs (now the CAF Champions League) for the first time in their history.

1980s:

• 1980: They secured their seventh Ivorian Ligue 1 title.
• 1983: ASEC Mimosas won their eighth Ivorian league title.
• 1984: The club captured their ninth Ivorian league championship.
• 1989: ASEC Mimosas won the CAF Champions League for the second time.

1990s (early years):

• 1990: They secured their tenth Ivorian Ligue 1 title.
• 1998: ASEC Mimosas won the CAF Champions League for the third time.

ASEC Mimosas’ success during this era established them as one of the most successful clubs in Ivory Coast and Africa. They won numerous Ivorian league titles, secured multiple CAF Champions League titles, and achieved recognition as a prestigious club on the continent.