It was contested by five national teams: Nigeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe; Cameroon was scheduled to participate but withdrew.

[1] South Africa won the gold medal after defeating hosts Nigeria in the final game 15–0.

Zimbabwe claimed the bronze medal after defeating Uganda 17–4 in the third place match.

[1][2][3] As African champions, South Africa faced Australia in the Africa–Oceania playoff to determine what team would qualify to the 2004 Summer Olympics.

They lost 1–8, 4–6 and 1–13 in the best of five games series against Australia, failing to advance to the Olympics.