The 1978 All-Africa Games football tournament was the 3rd edition of the African Games men's football tournament.

The football tournament was held in Algiers, Algeria between 13–28 July 1978 as part of the 1978 All-Africa Games.

The two top teams from each group played the semifinals before the final match.

1 The match was abandoned due to a mass brawl involving both teams, their officials, and fans.

Libya were ejected from the competition, while Egypt withdrew after a number of their players were injured and to protest the brutality of the Algerian police and stadium security.