Zaire was originally chosen to host the final tournament, however it was replaced by Tunisia.
Ivory Coast and Tunisia qualified automatically as defending champions and hosts respectively.
[1] Togo withdrew after completing 6 matches (4 draws, 2 losses); their results were annulled and are not listed below.
Guinea and Burundi were tied; a play-off match was held in a neutral ground to determine who will qualify.
Tanzania and Burkina Faso withdrew after competing two matches each; their results were annulled and are not listed below.