| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Nigeria |
| City | Lagos |
| Dates | 8–16 January |
| Teams | 8 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Nigeria (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Guinea |
| Third place |  Egypt |
| Fourth place |  Ghana |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 65 (4.06 per match) |
← 1965 1978 → | |
The 1973 All-Africa Games football tournament was the 2nd edition of the African Games men's football tournament for men. The football tournament was held in Lagos, Nigeria between 8–16 January 1973 as part of the 1973 All-Africa Games.