2016 African Nations Championship qualification
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 15 June – 31 October 2015 |
| Teams | 42 (from 1 confederation) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 56 |
| Goals scored | 131 (2.34 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Luís (4 goals) |
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The 2016 African Nations Championship qualification was a men's football competition which decided the participating teams of the 2016 African Nations Championship. Only national team players who were playing in their country's own domestic league were eligible to compete in the tournament.
A total of sixteen teams qualified to play in the final tournament, including Rwanda who qualified automatically as hosts.