Lesotho withdrew after competing 6 matches (1 win, 5 losses); Their results were annulled.
Guinea Bissau withdrew after competing 3 matches (1 draw, 2 losses); their results were annulled.
South Africa withdrew from qualification (played 3 matches) after they were awarded hosting rights.
Awarded hosting rights Benin, Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea withdrew without playing any matches.
Guinea, as the best side to not qualify, was offered Nigeria's spot in the finals, but declined due to a lack of preparation time.