| I Central African Games | |
| Host City: | Libreville, Gabon |
| Nations: | 11 |
| Athletes: | 1312 |
| Events: | 8 sports |
| Opening: | 30 June 1976 |
| Closing: | 10 July 1976 |
The 1976 Central African Games was the inaugural edition of the international multi-sport event between the nations of Central Africa. It was held from 30 June – 10 July 1976 in Libreville, Gabon. A total of eleven nations competed in eight sports over the eleven-day competition, with a total of 1312 athletes in attendance.[1] [2]
The competition was distinct from the 1953 Central African Games, which was contested in Zambia between East Central African countries.
In the athletics programme, a total of 31 track and field events (19 for men, 12 for women) were held.[3]
In the men's football final, held on 11 July at the Stade Omar Bongo before a crowd of 45,000, Cameroon defeated Republic of the Congo 3–2 through a goal by Roger Milla in the final minutes of extra time.[4]
