The men's qualification for football tournament at the 1978 All-Africa Games.
Morocco withdrew.
Libya qualified by taking place Tunisia after it withdrew later. In addition, Algeria qualified as hosts.
The tournament was held in Bamako, Mali. Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal withdrew.
Mali qualified.
The tournament was held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Liberia and Sierra Leone withdrew.
Ghana qualified.
The tournament was held in Lagos, Nigeria. Central African Republic, Niger, Togo and Upper Volta withdrew.
Nigeria qualified.
The tournament was held in Cameroon.
First game between Cameroon and Congo played on 30/12/1977 but abandoned at 1–2 in 84' due to power cut. It was planned to be replayed on 31/12/1977 but Congo withdrew.
Cameroon qualified.
The tournament was held in Cairo, Egypt. Ethiopia and Kenya withdrew.
Uganda won the group on lots.
Egypt qualified.
The tournament was held in Curepipe, Mauritius. Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Swaziland and Zambia withdrew.
Malawi qualified.
The following countries have qualified for the final tournament: