| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 August 1960 – 28 May 1961 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 7 |
| Goals scored | 18 (2.57 per match) |
| Attendance | 134,539 (19,220 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |  Edward Acquah (3 goals) |
← 1958 1966 → | |
The African section of the 1962 FIFA World Cup qualification saw six teams enter but only four compete for a partial spot at the final tournament.
| Qualification for championships (CAF) |
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