The CAF second round of 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification began on 5 June 2004 and finished on 8 October 2005.
The highest-ranked country in each group at the end of the stage qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
This round also doubled as qualification for the 2006 African Cup of Nations, for which the top three teams from each group qualified.
Togo's last minute goal, which eliminated Mali from contention, angered the crowd, who proceeded to riot in the streets of Bamako.
(Due to unruly behaviour and stampede killing one person in the game against Morocco, this match was played behind closed doors.)