1978 CECAFA Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Malawi | 
| Dates | November 1–19 | 
| Teams | 5 | 
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Malawi (1st title) | 
| Runners-up | Zambia | 
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 | 
| Goals scored | 45 (3.21 per match) | 
| Top scorer(s) | Godfrey Chitalu (11 goals) | 
← 1977  1979 →   | |
The 1978 CECAFA Cup was the 6th edition of the tournament. It was held in Malawi, and was won by the hosts. The matches were played between November 1 and 19.