1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the African zone (CAF). For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification.
A total of 38 CAF teams entered the competition. However, 
Mali and 
Niger both withdrew before the draw was made. The African Zone was allocated 5 places (out of 32) in the final tournament.
There would be two rounds of play:
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