1976 Central African Games
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The 1976 Central African Games was the inaugural edition of the international multi-sport event between the nations of Central Africa. It was held from 30 June – 10 July 1976 in Libreville, Gabon. A total of eleven nations competed in eight sports over the eleven-day competition, with a total of 1312 athletes in attendance.
The competition was distinct from the 1953 Central African Games, which was contested in Zambia between East Central African countries.
Sports
- Athletics (details)
- Basketball (details)
- Boxing (details)
- Cycling (details)
- Football (details) (men only)
- Handball (details)
- Judo (details)
- Volleyball (details)
In the athletics programme, a total of 31 track and field events (19 for men, 12 for women) were held.
In the men's football final, held on 11 July at the Stade Omar Bongo before a crowd of 45,000, Cameroon defeated Republic of the Congo 3–2 through a goal by Roger Milla in the final minutes of extra time.