Football at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's African Qualifiers explained

See main article: Football at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Tourney Name:	Summer Olympics – Men's Football African Qualifiers
Year:	1972
Prevseason:	1968
Nextseason:	1976

Participating teams

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First round

Group 1

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Group 2

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----¹ Gabon failed to appear for the match; Cameroon were awarded a 2–0 victory and advanced.--------

Group 3

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Second round

Group 1

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Group 2

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Group 3

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¹ The match was abandoned after Magalasy immigration officials refused the Sudanese team entry into the country following mass protests; Sudan were awarded the match 2–0.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Games of the XX. Olympiad - Football Qualifying Tournament.