The tournament took place from 7 to 13 August 1988 at the National Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria.
[1] In June 1986, the Badminton Confederation of Africa held a press conference to discuss the host for the next tournament.
[2] However, Zambia then postponed and later withdrew from hosting the event due to economic recession.
Ghana only sent their women's singles ace, Nelly Akainyah to compete in the championships.
[4][5] The Nigerian team dominated the championships, winning gold in every discipline.