This page details the qualifying process qualifying for the 1994 African Cup of Nations.
Zaire was originally chosen to host the final tournament, however it was replaced by
Tunisia.
The qualification took place in 8 groups. 10 teams would progress to the tournament.
Ivory Coast and
Tunisia qualified automatically as defending champions and hosts respectively. Qualification began on 14 June 1992 and ended on 24 October 1993.
Algeria was disqualified for fielding ineligible player
Mourad Karouf in the match against Senegal on 10 January 1993 in
Dakar; their place was taken by Senegal who finished third.[1]
Togo withdrew after completing 6 matches (4 draws, 2 losses); their results were annulled and are not listed below.
Chad withdrew after competing two matches (lost both); their results were annulled and are not listed below.
Guinea and Burundi were tied; a play-off match was held in a neutral ground to determine who will qualify.
Notes: The 2021 and 2023 tournaments were actually held in 2022 and 2024 respectively. • There were no 1957 and 1959 qualifications as places were given by invitation only. • The "finals" articles for 1959 and 1976 are about the decisive matches of final group stages. Football in Africa portal