If the aggregate score was tied after the second leg, the away goals rule would be applied, and if still level, the penalty shoot-out would be used to determine the winner (no extra time would be played).

1 The match was abandoned at the 76th minute after an officer from the riot police mistakenly fired tear gas which dispersed fans rushing to find an open space.

Originally, DR Congo qualified for the final tournament after Gabon withdrew.

DR Congo subsequently withdrew, meaning CAF were required to select a lucky loser to qualify for the final tournament.

Akua Anokyewaa and Adjoa Bayor, both from Ghana, were the top scorers of the qualifying process with 6 goals each.