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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,
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between 13–28 July 1978 as part of the
1978 All-Africa Games The 3rd All-Africa Games – Algiers 1978 was a multi-sport event played from July 13, 1978, to July 28, 1978, in Algiers, Algeria. 45 countries from 49 independent African countries participated in twelve sports. At the closing ceremonies the t ...
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Qualification

The following countries have qualified for the final tournament


Squads


Venues


Final tournament

The eight teams were divided into two groups of three teams. The two top teams from each group played the semifinals before the final match. ''All times given as local time (
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Group stage


Group A

---- ---- 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.


Group B

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Knockout Stage


Semifinals

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Bronze Medal match


Gold Medal match


Final ranking


External links


All-African Games 1978
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