| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Kenya |
| City | Nairobi |
| Dates | 1–12 August |
| Teams | 8 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Egypt (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Kenya |
| Third place |  Malawi |
| Fourth place |  Cameroon |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 18 |
| Goals scored | 43 (2.39 per match) |
The 1987 All-Africa Games football tournament was the 4th edition of the African Games men's football tournament. The football tournament was held in Nairobi, Kenya between 1–12 August 1987 as part of the 1987 All-Africa Games.