Organized by the African football continental association CAF, only three teams took part: Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan.

South Africa, which had originally been registered, was excluded from the tournament due to its refusal to enter a multi-ethnic team, so only two games took place.

South Africa was drawn to play Ethiopia in the semi-finals, but were disqualified due to apartheid.

[1] Ethiopia therefore had a bye to the final, whilst in the other semi-final at Municipal Stadium in Khartoum, the Egyptians beat the host nation 2–1.

The match was scratched and Ethiopia advanced to the final as South Africa were disqualified due to the country's apartheid policies.