1987 Central African Games

The 1987 Central African Games was the third and final edition of the international multi-sport event between the nations of Central Africa. It was held from 18–30 April 1987 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, with the Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat serving as the main stadium. A total of eleven nations competed in five sports over the thirteen-day competition, with a total of 1044 athletes in attendance.

III Central African Games
The host stadium
Host cityBrazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Nations participating11
Athletes participating1044
Events5 sports
Opening ceremony18 April 1987
Closing ceremony30 April 1987
Main venueStade Alphonse Massemba-Débat

The event was originally planned to take place in Zaire in 1985, but was postponed due to financial issues. Brazzaville had previously hosted the Central African Cup event in 1972, which was itself a precursor to the games. The competition served as qualifying for the 1987 All-Africa Games held later that year.[1][2]

Sports

In the athletics programme, a total of 36 track and field events (21 for men, 15 for women) were held. Cameroon topped the athletics medal table with 27 medals including 11 gold medals.[3]

In the men's football final, on 30 April, Cameroon beat Angola 2–0.[4]

Participating nations

References
  1. Bell, Daniel (2003). Encyclopedia of International Games (Pg. 91). McFarland and Company, Inc. Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina. ISBN 0-7864-1026-4.
  2. Jeux régionaux et sous-régionaux (in French). Comite International Olympique (2012-11-29). Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  3. Central African Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
  4. Cameroon 2 - 0 Angola. Football Database. Retrieved 2019-09-13.
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