United Arab Republic v Sudan was the decisive match of group stage at the 1959 African Cup of Nations.

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.

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

[1][2] 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.