Listed below are the dates and results for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the African zone (CAF).

A total of 29 CAF teams entered the competition.

However, Central African Republic was excluded by FIFA for not paying the entry fee.

The African Zone was allocated 2 places (out of 24) in the final tournament.

There would be four rounds of play: Morocco won 1–0 on agg.

Niger advanced to the Second Round due on away goals after 1–1 on agg.

Egypt advanced to the Second Round, Ghana withdrew.

Madagascar advanced to the Second Round, Uganda withdrew.

Niger advanced to the Third Round due on away goals after a draw 2–2 on agg.

Egypt advanced to the Third Round, Libya withdrew.