Below is a list of squads used in the 1996 African Cup of Nations.
Group A
South Africa
Head coach: 
Clive Barker
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Andre Arendse | 27 June 1967 (aged 28) | Cape Town Spurs | |
| GK | Roger De Sa | 1 October 1964 (aged 31) | Mamelodi Sundowns | ||
| GK | John Tlale | 15 May 1967 (aged 28) | QwaQwa Stars | ||
| 5 | DF | Mark Fish | 14 March 1974 (aged 21) | Orlando Pirates | |
| DF | Edward Motale | 29 July 1966 (aged 29) | Orlando Pirates | ||
| 2 | DF | Sizwe Motaung | 7 January 1970 (aged 26) | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
| DF | David Nyathi | 22 March 1969 (aged 26) | Cape Town Spurs | ||
| 4 | DF | Lucas Radebe | 12 April 1969 (aged 26) |  Leeds United | |
| 9 | DF | Neil Tovey (c) | 2 April 1962 (aged 33) | Kaizer Chiefs | |
| DF | Andrew Tucker | 25 December 1968 (aged 27) | Pretoria City | ||
| 8 | MF | Linda Buthelezi | 28 June 1969 (aged 26) | Mamelodi Sundowns | |
| 15 | MF | Doctor Khumalo | 26 June 1967 (aged 28) | Kaizer Chiefs | |
| MF | Augustine Makalakalane | 15 September 1965 (aged 30) |  Zürich | ||
| 19 | MF | Helman Mkhalele | 20 October 1969 (aged 26) | Orlando Pirates | |
| MF | John Moeti | 30 August 1967 (aged 28) | Orlando Pirates | ||
| MF | Zane Moosa | 23 September 1968 (aged 27) | Mamelodi Sundowns | ||
| 10 | MF | John Moshoeu | 18 December 1965 (aged 30) |  Kocaelispor | |
| 21 | MF | Eric Tinkler | 30 July 1970 (aged 25) |  Vitória de Setúbal | |
| 17 | FW | Shaun Bartlett | 31 October 1972 (aged 23) | Cape Town Spurs | |
| 6 | FW | Philemon Masinga | 28 June 1969 (aged 26) | Leeds United | |
| FW | Daniel Mudau | 4 September 1968 (aged 27) | Mamelodi Sundowns | ||
| 11 | FW | Mark Williams | 11 August 1966 (aged 29) | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Cameroon
Head coach: 
Jules-Frederic Nyongha
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | William Andem | 14 June 1968 (aged 27) |  Cruzeiro | ||
| GK | Alioum Boukar | 3 January 1972 (aged 24) | Samsunspor | ||
| GK | Vincent Ongandzi | 22 November 1975 (aged 20) | Tonnerre Yaoundé | ||
| DF | Hans Agbo | 26 September 1967 (aged 28) | Olympic Mvolyé | ||
| DF | Bertin Ebwelle | 11 September 1962 (aged 33) | Canon Yaoundé | ||
| DF | Tobie Mimboe | 30 June 1964 (aged 31) |  Cerro Porteño | ||
| DF | Michel Ndoumbé | 1 January 1971 (aged 25) |  Újpest | ||
| DF | Rigobert Song | 1 July 1976 (aged 19) |  Metz | ||
| DF | Pierre Womé | 26 March 1979 (aged 16) | Canon Yaoundé | ||
| MF | Marc-Vivien Foé | 1 May 1975 (aged 20) | Lens | ||
| MF | Sunday Jang | 25 December 1973 (aged 22) | Olympic Mvolyé | ||
| MF | Marcel Mahouvé | 16 January 1973 (aged 22) | Tonnerre Yaoundé | ||
| MF | Georges Mouyeme | 15 April 1971 (aged 24) | Angers | ||
| MF | Roland Njume Ntoko | 30 November 1972 (aged 23) |  Publikum | ||
| MF | Augustine Simo | 18 September 1978 (aged 17) |  Torino | ||
| MF | Joseph Tchango | 28 November 1978 (aged 17) | Coton Sport | ||
| FW | Nicolas Dikoume | 21 November 1973 (aged 22) | Canon Yaoundé | ||
| FW | Joseph Mbarga | 2 July 1975 (aged 20) | Olympic Mvolyé | ||
| FW | Basile Essa Mvondo | 19 April 1978 (aged 17) | Aigle Nkongsamba | ||
| FW | François Omam-Biyik | 21 May 1966 (aged 29) |  América | ||
| FW | Alphonse Tchami | 14 September 1971 (aged 24) |  Boca Juniors | ||
| FW | Bernard Tchoutang | 2 September 1976 (aged 19) | Vanspor |
Egypt
Head coach: 
Ruud Krol
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Nader El-Sayed | 31 December 1972 (aged 23) |  Al-Zamalek | |
| 21 | GK | Essam Abdel-Azim | 1 November 1970 (aged 25) | Al-Ittihad Al-Iskandary | |
| 22 | GK | El-Sayed El-Swairki | Ismaily SC | ||
| 2 | DF | Yasser Radwan | 22 April 1972 (aged 23) | Baladeyet El-Mahalla | |
| 3 | DF | Fawzi Gamal | 23 October 1966 (aged 29) | Ismaily SC | |
| 4 | DF | Hany Ramzy | 10 March 1969 (aged 26) |  Werder Bremen | |
| 5 | DF | Samir Ibrahim Kamouna | 2 April 1972 (aged 23) | Al-Mokawloon al-Arab | |
| 6 | DF | Mehdat Abdelhadi | 12 June 1974 (aged 21) | Al-Zamalek | |
| 8 | DF | Hamza El-Gamal | 2 March 1970 (aged 25) | Ismaily SC | |
| 7 | MF | Mohamed Kamouna | 13 June 1969 (aged 26) | El Mansoura SC | |
| 12 | MF | Ismail Youssef | 28 June 1964 (aged 31) | Al-Zamalek | |
| 13 | MF | Moustafa Reyad | Al-Masry | ||
| 14 | MF | Hazem Emam | 10 May 1975 (aged 20) | Al-Zamalek | |
| 16 | MF | Magdy Tolba | 24 December 1964 (aged 31) | Al Ahly | |
| 17 | MF | Ahmed Hassan | 2 May 1975 (aged 20) | Ismaily SC | |
| 19 | MF | Abdel Sattar Sabry | 19 June 1974 (aged 21) | Al-Mokawloon al-Arab | |
| 20 | MF | Hady Khashaba | 19 December 1972 (aged 23) | Al Ahly | |
| 9 | FW | Mohamed Salah Abougreisha | 1 January 1970 (aged 26) | Ismaily SC | |
| 10 | FW | Ahmed El-Kass | 8 July 1965 (aged 30) | Al-Zamalek | |
| 15 | FW | Ali Maher | 3 December 1973 (aged 22) | Tersana | |
| 18 | FW | Ahmed "Koushary" Abdel Monem | 8 January 1971 (aged 25) | Al Ahly | |
| 11 | FW | Ibrahim El-Masry | 19 August 1971 (aged 24) | Al-Masry |
Angola
Head coach: Carlos Alhinho
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Orlando | 25 February 1966 (aged 29) |  Sagrada Esperança | |
| 12 | GK | Rui Helio Tata Ferrao Mateus | Taifa | ||
| 16 | GK | Zé Gordo | 31 December 1969 (aged 26) | Sporting de Luanda | |
| 3 | DF | Amadeu | 6 April 1966 (aged 29) | Penafiel | |
| 4 | DF | Neto | 10 October 1971 (aged 24) | Primeiro de Agosto | |
| 5 | DF | Aurélio | 18 April 1974 (aged 21) | Petro de Luanda | |
| 6 | DF | Fua | 7 April 1969 (aged 26) | União de Leiria | |
| 13 | DF | Hélder Vicente | 30 September 1975 (aged 20) | Primeiro de Agosto | |
| 14 | DF | Wilson | 13 March 1969 (aged 26) | Gil Vicente | |
| 19 | DF | Minhonha | 3 November 1966 (aged 29) | Primeiro de Maio | |
| 2 | MF | Abel Campos | 4 May 1962 (aged 33) | Alverca | |
| 7 | MF | Carlos Pedro | 6 April 1969 (aged 26) | Espinho | |
| 8 | MF | Castella | 7 February 1970 (aged 25) | Primeiro de Maio | |
| 9 | MF | Diogo | 20 May 1969 (aged 26) | Primeiro de Maio | |
| 10 | MF | Joni | 25 March 1970 (aged 25) | Salgueiros | |
| 17 | MF | Paulão | 22 October 1969 (aged 26) | Benfica | |
| 18 | MF | Walter | 20 November 1967 (aged 28) | Vitória de Guimarães | |
| 20 | MF | Akwá | 30 May 1977 (aged 18) | Alverca | |
| 11 | FW | Luizinho | 11 August 1969 (aged 26) | Braga | |
| 15 | FW | Quinzinho | 4 March 1974 (aged 21) | Porto | |
| 21 | FW | Rosário | Petro de Luanda | ||
| 22 | FW | Túbia | 15 August 1966 (aged 29) | Desportivo das Aves |
Group B
Zambia
Head coach: 
Roald Poulsen
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | GK | Collins Mbulo | 15 January 1970 (aged 25) |  Mufulira Wanderers | |
| 16 | GK | Davies Phiri | 1 April 1976 (aged 19) | Kabwe Warriors | |
| 1 | GK | James Phiri | 8 February 1969 (aged 26) | Zanaco FC | |
| 13 | DF | Aggrey Chiyangi | 5 June 1964 (aged 31) | Power Dynamos FC | |
| 2 | DF | Harrison Chongo | 5 June 1969 (aged 26) |  Al Taawon | |
| 21 | DF | Allan Kamwanga | 30 October 1968 (aged 27) | Mufulira Wanderers | |
| 3 | DF | Elijah Litana | 5 December 1970 (aged 25) | Al-Hilal | |
| 19 | DF | Hillary Makasa | 12 January 1976 (aged 20) | Roan United | |
| 20 | DF | Modon Malitoli | 5 August 1968 (aged 27) | Nkana Red Devils | |
| 5 | DF | Jones Mwewa | 12 March 1973 (aged 22) | Power Dynamos FC | |
| 17 | MF | Joel Bwalya | 24 October 1972 (aged 23) | .svg.png){kind=small} Cercle Brugge | |
| 7 | MF | Johnson Bwalya | 3 December 1967 (aged 28) | SC Kriens | |
| 15 | MF | John Lungu | 12 June 1966 (aged 29) | Roan United | |
| 4 | MF | Kenneth Malitoli | 20 August 1966 (aged 29) |  Espérance | |
| 8 | MF | Bilton Musonda | 9 April 1971 (aged 24) | Mufulira Wanderers | |
| 10 | MF | Vincent Mutale | 28 April 1973 (aged 22) | Mufulira Wanderers | |
| 14 | MF | Alex Namazaba | 5 May 1973 (aged 22) | Lusaka Dynamos | |
| 12 | MF | Andrew Tembo | 19 August 1971 (aged 24) | Zamsure Lusaka | |
| 11 | FW | Kalusha Bwalya | 16 August 1963 (aged 32) | América | |
| 9 | FW | Dennis Lota | 8 November 1973 (aged 22) | Konkola Blades | |
| 18 | FW | Mwape Miti | 24 May 1973 (aged 22) | Power Dynamos FC | |
| 6 | FW | Zeddy Saileti | 16 January 1969 (aged 26) |  RoPS |
Algeria
Head coach: 
Ali Fergani
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Aomar Hamened | 7 February 1969 (aged 26) | JS Kabylie | |
| 16 | GK | M'hamed Haniched | 30 April 1968 (aged 27) | US Chaouia | |
| 2 | DF | Fayçal Hamdani | 13 July 1970 (aged 25) | WA Boufarik | |
| 5 | DF | Mourad Slatni | 5 February 1966 (aged 29) | CR Belouizdad | |
| 6 | DF | Mahieddine Meftah | 25 September 1968 (aged 27) | JS Kabylie | |
| 20 | DF | Tarek Lazizi | 8 June 1971 (aged 24) | MC Alger | |
| 21 | DF | Omar Belatoui | 4 September 1969 (aged 26) | MC Oran | |
| DF | Rezki Amrouche | 17 November 1970 (aged 25) | JS Kabylie | ||
| DF | Tarek Ghoul | 6 January 1975 (aged 21) | USM El Harrach | ||
| 8 | MF | Billel Dziri | 21 January 1972 (aged 23) | USM Alger | |
| 10 | MF | Khaled Lounici | 9 July 1967 (aged 28) | USM El Harrach | |
| 12 | MF | Karim Bakhti | 13 October 1969 (aged 26) | CR Belouizdad | |
| 13 | MF | Sid Ahmed Zerrouki | 30 August 1970 (aged 25) | MC Oran | |
| 14 | MF | Tahar Cherif El-Ouazzani (c) | 10 July 1967 (aged 28) | MC Oran | |
| 15 | MF | Ali Dahleb | 25 August 1969 (aged 26) | WA Tlemcen | |
| 18 | MF | Moussa Saïb | 5 March 1969 (aged 26) | AJ Auxerre | |
| MF | Abdelaziz Guechir | 6 April 1968 (aged 27) | CA Batna | ||
| 7 | FW | Kamel Kaci-Saïd | 13 December 1967 (aged 28) | Zamalek SC | |
| 9 | FW | Ali Meçabih | 2 April 1972 (aged 23) | MC Oran | |
| FW | Azzedine Rahim | 31 March 1972 (aged 23) | USM Alger | ||
| FW | Nacer Zekri | 3 August 1971 (aged 24) | USM Alger |
Burkina Faso
Head coach: 
Idrissa Traore, then Calixte Zagre for the last match
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Siaka Coulibaly | 10 March 1972 (aged 23) | USFA | ||
| GK | Ibrahima Diarra | 16 February 1971 (aged 24) |  FUS Rabat | ||
| DF | Brahima Cissé | 5 October 1977 (aged 18) | USFA | ||
| DF | Ousseni Diop | 20 December 1970 (aged 25) | ASFA Yennega | ||
| DF | Pierre Kouada | 29 June 1966 (aged 29) | Etoile Filante | ||
| DF | Camille Palenfo | 6 September 1971 (aged 24) | ASFA Yennega | ||
| DF | Firmin Sanou | 21 April 1973 (aged 22) | Etoile Filante | ||
| DF | Zakaria Zeba | 20 September 1972 (aged 23) | USFA | ||
| MF | Hassane Kamagate | 6 May 1970 (aged 25) | ASFA Yennega | ||
| MF | Mamadou Kone | 6 March 1974 (aged 21) | USFA | ||
| MF | Sidi Napon | 29 August 1972 (aged 23) | Entente Sportive Viry-Châtillon | ||
| MF | Aboubakari Ouattara | 20 December 1970 (aged 25) | ASFA Yennega | ||
| MF | Brahima Traoré | 24 February 1974 (aged 21) | FC Bressuire | ||
| MF | Vincent Ye | 9 August 1966 (aged 29) | FC Sète | ||
| MF | Boureima Zongo | 16 March 1972 (aged 23) | Racing Club de Bobo | ||
| FW | Aboubakari Ouedraogo | 23 June 1970 (aged 25) | ASFA Yennega | ||
| FW | Ousmane Sanou | 11 March 1978 (aged 17) | Willem II | ||
| FW | Salif Sanou | 3 June 1974 (aged 21) | ASF Bobo-Dioulasso | ||
| FW | Salifou Traore | 25 January 1973 (aged 22) | USFA | ||
| FW | Seydou Traoré | 17 September 1970 (aged 25) | FC Bressuire | ||
| FW | Issouf Traoré | 11 May 1974 (aged 21) | USM Aïn Beïda |
Sierra Leone
Head coach: 
Roger Palmgren
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | GK | Brima Kamara | 5 May 1972 (aged 23) |  East End Lions | |
| 1 | GK | Osaid Marah | 26 May 1960 (aged 35) | K.V.K. Tienen | |
| 14 | DF | Ibrahim Bah | 8 March 1969 (aged 26) | Ports Authority F.C. | |
| 3 | DF | Lamine Bangura |  ASEC Abidjan | ||
| 5 | DF | Kewullay Conteh | 31 December 1977 (aged 18) | Atalanta B.C. | |
| DF | Gbessay Bangura | 30 January 1974 (aged 21) | Spanga IS | ||
| 4 | DF | Abu Bakerr Kamara | 15 April 1977 (aged 18) | Ismaily SC | |
| DF | Francis Koroma | 4 January 1975 (aged 21) | Diamond Stars | ||
| DF | Ibrahim Bobson Kamara | 22 September 1975 (aged 20) | Mighty Blackpool | ||
| DF | Ibrahim Kamara | 17 March 1981 (aged 14) |  Motherwell F.C. | ||
| 6 | DF | John Sama | 24 March 1972 (aged 23) | Visby IF | |
| 18 | MF | Amidu Karim | 10 July 1974 (aged 21) | Shebin El Kom | |
| 8 | MF | Ahmed Kanu | 5 July 1968 (aged 27) | Eendracht Aalst | |
| 7 | MF | Musa Kanu | 4 March 1976 (aged 19) | K.S.C. Lokeren | |
| 11 | MF | Rashid Wurie | 27 December 1972 (aged 23) | K. Beerschot V.A.C. | |
| 2 | FW | Lamine Conteh | 17 January 1976 (aged 19) | SV Meppen | |
| 19 | FW | Gbessay Sesay | 11 May 1968 (aged 27) | Vitória Setúbal | |
| 10 | FW | Mohamed Kallon | 6 October 1979 (aged 16) | FC Lugano | |
| 9 | FW | Musa Kallon | 8 April 1970 (aged 25) |  Sportul Studenţesc | |
| 21 | FW | Abu Kanu | 31 March 1972 (aged 23) | Spanga IS | |
| 20 | FW | Mohamed Sillah | 1 September 1975 (aged 20) | K.F.C. Lommel S.K. |
Group C
Gabon
Head coach: 
Alain da Costa Soares
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Claude Babe | 17 January 1970 (aged 25) | FC 105 Libreville | ||
| GK | Jacques Dekousshoud | 12 May 1964 (aged 31) | FC 105 Libreville | ||
| GK | Germain Mendome | 21 August 1970 (aged 25) | Mbilinga FC | ||
| DF | François Amegasse | 10 October 1965 (aged 30) | Mbilinga FC | ||
| DF | Serge Bayonne | FC 105 Libreville | |||
| DF | Francis Koumba | 16 July 1970 (aged 25) | Mangasport | ||
| DF | Jean-Martin Mouloungui | 30 November 1969 (aged 26) | Mbilinga FC | ||
| DF | Guy-Roger Nzeng | 30 May 1970 (aged 25) | Petrosport | ||
| DF | Landry Poulangoye | 9 March 1976 (aged 19) | FC Mulhouse | ||
| MF | Pierre Aubameyang (c) | 29 May 1965 (aged 30) | FC 105 Libreville | ||
| MF | Etienne Kassa-Ngoma | Mbilinga FC | |||
| MF | Jean-Daniel Ndong-Nze | 24 January 1970 (aged 25) | FC 105 Libreville | ||
| MF | Serge Ngoma | Blagnac FC | |||
| MF | Jonas Ogandaga | 1 August 1975 (aged 20) | Mbilinga FC | ||
| MF | Valery Ondo | 14 August 1967 (aged 28) | Espérance | ||
| MF | Anicet Yala | 9 August 1976 (aged 19) | Mangasport | ||
| FW | Aurelien Bekogo | 27 December 1975 (aged 20) | Mangasport | ||
| FW | Brice Mackaya | 23 July 1968 (aged 27) | Vasas Budapest | ||
| FW | Regis Manon | 22 October 1965 (aged 30) | FC 105 Libreville | ||
| FW | Albin Nbonga Nze | 6 September 1971 (aged 24) | FC 105 Libreville | ||
| FW | Guy Roger Nzamba | 13 July 1970 (aged 25) | FC 105 Libreville | ||
| FW | Constant Tamboucha | 3 May 1976 (aged 19) | FC 105 Libreville |
Zaire
Head coach: Muhsin Ertuğral, then 
Lusadusu Basilwa for the last two games
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Nzamongini Babale | 13 March 1975 (aged 20) | DC Motemba Pembe | ||
| GK | Mpangi Merikani | 4 April 1967 (aged 28) | Real Rovers | ||
| GK | Bilolo Tambwe | AS Vita Club | |||
| DF | Ntumba Danga | Stade Brestois 29 | |||
| DF | Michél Mazingu-Dinzey | 15 October 1972 (aged 23) | FC St. Pauli | ||
| DF | Roger Hitoto | 24 February 1969 (aged 26) | Lille OSC | ||
| DF | Kabwe Kasongo | 31 July 1970 (aged 25) | Lubumbashi Sport | ||
| DF | Epangala Lukose | 20 April 1964 (aged 31) | AS Vita Club | ||
| DF | Ngamala Monka | 5 June 1968 (aged 27) | DC Motemba Pembe | ||
| DF | Mutamba Kabongo | 9 December 1970 (aged 25) | AS Bantous | ||
| MF | Nzelo Hervé Lembi | 25 August 1975 (aged 20) | Club Brugge | ||
| MF | Ndiaye Kalenga | 12 December 1967 (aged 28) | Ankaragücü | ||
| MF | Zola Kiniambi | 26 June 1970 (aged 25) | AS Vita Club | ||
| MF | Emeka Mamale | 21 August 1977 (aged 18) | DC Motemba Pembe | ||
| MF | Kabeya Mukanya | 1 May 1968 (aged 27) | K.F.C. Lommelse S.K. | ||
| MF | N'Dinga Mbote Amily | 11 September 1966 (aged 29) | Vitória Guimarães | ||
| FW | Liombi Essende | 20 August 1968 (aged 27) | Olympic Charleroi | ||
| FW | Roger Menana Lukaku | 6 June 1966 (aged 29) | Germinal Ekeren | ||
| FW | Banga Kasongo | 26 June 1974 (aged 21) | AS Vita Club | ||
| FW | Andre Kona N'Gole | 16 June 1970 (aged 25) | Gençlerbirliği S.K. | ||
| FW | Michel Ngonge | 17 August 1967 (aged 28) | K.R.C. Harelbeke | ||
| FW | Bunene Ngaduane | 30 July 1972 (aged 23) | Ankaragücü |
Liberia
Head coach: 
Wilfred Lardner
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Pewou Bestman | 10 July 1975 (aged 20) | Invincible Eleven | ||
| GK | Anthony Tokpah | 26 July 1977 (aged 18) |  Hajduk Split | ||
| GK | Michael Wreh | 4 May 1975 (aged 20) | Mighty Barolle | ||
| DF | Jenkins Cooper | 15 April 1975 (aged 20) | Mighty Barolle | ||
| DF | Terrence Dixon | Deportivo Travederos | |||
| DF | Fallah Johnson | 26 October 1976 (aged 19) | Mighty Barolle | ||
| DF | Simon Mattar | Invincible Eleven | |||
| DF | Zizi Roberts | 19 July 1979 (aged 16) | Junior Professional | ||
| DF | Alexander Theo | 11 February 1969 (aged 26) | Bloemfontein Celtic | ||
| MF | Robert Clarke | 4 September 1967 (aged 28) | 1. FC Saarbrücken | ||
| MF | Arthur Farh | 12 June 1972 (aged 23) | Stuttgarter Kickers | ||
| MF | Alexander Freeman | 3 January 1970 (aged 26) |  Kelantan FA | ||
| MF | Jonah Sarrweah | 24 September 1975 (aged 20) | Africa Sports | ||
| MF | Kelvin Sebwe | 4 April 1972 (aged 23) | Toulouse FC | ||
| FW | James Debbah | 14 December 1976 (aged 19) | OGC Nice | ||
| FW | Oliver Makor | 9 October 1973 (aged 22) | Grenoble Foot | ||
| FW | Joe Nagbe | 2 September 1968 (aged 27) | OGC Nice | ||
| FW | Mass Sarr Jr | 6 February 1973 (aged 22) | Hajduk Split | ||
| FW | Jonathan Sogbie | 1 January 1967 (aged 29) | Servette FC | ||
| FW | George Weah | 1 October 1966 (aged 29) | AC Milan | ||
| FW | Christopher Wreh | 14 May 1975 (aged 20) | AS Monaco |
Group D
Ghana
Head coach: Ismael Kurtz
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | GK | Simon Addo | 11 December 1974 (aged 21) |  Ghapoha | |
| 22 | GK | Richard Kingson | 13 June 1978 (aged 17) | Great Olympics | |
| 1 | GK | Crenstil Nanbanyin | 9 April 1971 (aged 24) | Ashanti Gold SC | |
| 5 | DF | Joseph Addo | 21 September 1971 (aged 24) | FSV Frankfurt | |
| 2 | DF | Frank Amankwah | 29 December 1971 (aged 24) | Asante Kotoko | |
| 3 | DF | Isaac Asare | 1 September 1974 (aged 21) | R.S.C. Anderlecht | |
| 12 | DF | Stephen Baidoo | 25 February 1976 (aged 19) | Ashanti Gold SC | |
| 4 | DF | Afo Dodoo | 23 November 1973 (aged 22) |  Kalamata FC | |
| 15 | DF | Samuel Johnson | 25 July 1973 (aged 22) | Kalamata FC | |
| 14 | DF | Samuel Kuffour | 3 September 1976 (aged 19) | FC Bayern Munich | |
| 8 | MF | Joachin Yaw Acheampong | 2 November 1973 (aged 22) |  Real Sociedad | |
| 19 | MF | Daniel Addo | 6 November 1976 (aged 19) | Bayer Leverkusen | |
| 18 | MF | Samuel Kumah | 26 June 1970 (aged 25) | Al-Shabab | |
| 13 | MF | Nii Lamptey | 10 December 1974 (aged 21) | Coventry City | |
| 10 | MF | Abedi Pele | 5 November 1964 (aged 31) | Torino Calcio | |
| 6 | MF | Mallam Yahaya | 31 December 1974 (aged 21) | Borussia Dortmund | |
| 17 | FW | Felix Aboagye | 5 December 1975 (aged 20) | Al Ahly | |
| 11 | FW | Charles Akonnor | 12 March 1974 (aged 21) | Fortuna Köln | |
| 20 | FW | Kwame Ayew | 28 December 1973 (aged 22) | Uniao Leiria | |
| 7 | FW | Yaw Preko | 8 September 1974 (aged 21) | R.S.C. Anderlecht | |
| 9 | FW | Ibrahim Tanko | 25 July 1977 (aged 18) | Borussia Dortmund | |
| 21 | FW | Anthony Yeboah | 6 June 1966 (aged 29) | Leeds United |
Ivory Coast
Head coach: Pierre Pleimelding
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | GK | Alain Gouaméné | 15 June 1966 (aged 29) | Toulouse FC | |
| 16 | GK | Seydou Diarra | 16 April 1968 (aged 27) | ASEC Abidjan | |
| 1 | GK | Obou Macaire | 28 December 1970 (aged 25) | Stella Club d'Adjamé | |
| 2 | DF | Basile Aka Kouamé | 6 April 1963 (aged 32) | ASEC Abidjan | |
| 15 | DF | Ghislain Akassou | 15 February 1975 (aged 20) | ASEC Abidjan | |
| 20 | DF | Lassina Dao | 6 February 1971 (aged 24) | ASEC Abidjan | |
| 4 | DF | Cyril Domoraud | 22 July 1971 (aged 24) | Red Star 93 | |
| 6 | DF | Kpassagnon Gneto | 25 February 1971 (aged 24) | Africa Sports | |
| 5 | DF | Ibrahima Kamara | Stade Abidjan | ||
| DF | Jean-Marie Kouassi | 3 March 1975 (aged 20) | ASEC Abidjan | ||
| DF | Rufin Biagne Lue | 5 January 1968 (aged 28) | Africa Sports | ||
| MF | Adama Kone | 26 July 1969 (aged 26) | Africa Sports | ||
| 12 | MF | Serge Dié | 4 October 1977 (aged 18) | Africa Sports | |
| 7 | MF | Tchiressoua Guel | 27 December 1975 (aged 20) | ASEC Abidjan | |
| 8 | MF | Ibrahima Kone | 26 July 1969 (aged 26) | Africa Sports | |
| 13 | MF | Aliou Siby Badra | 26 February 1971 (aged 24) | ASEC Abidjan | |
| 19 | MF | Donald-Olivier Sie | 3 April 1970 (aged 25) | ASEC Abidjan | |
| 9 | FW | Ibrahima Bakayoko | 31 December 1976 (aged 19) | Montpellier HSC | |
| 11 | FW | Michel Bassole | 18 July 1972 (aged 23) | Al-Ittifaq | |
| 21 | FW | Joël Tiéhi | 12 June 1964 (aged 31) | FC Martigues | |
| 10 | FW | Abdoulaye Traoré | 4 March 1967 (aged 28) | ASEC Abidjan | |
| 14 | FW | Moussa Traoré | 25 December 1971 (aged 24) | Olympique Alès |
Tunisia
Head coach: 
Henryk Kasperczak
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Hassen Bejaoui | 14 February 1975 (aged 20) | CA Bizerte | ||
| 1 | GK | Chokri El Ouaer | 15 August 1966 (aged 29) | Espérance | |
| 16 | GK | Boubaker Zitouni | 16 November 1965 (aged 30) | Club Africain | |
| DF | Khaled Badra | 8 April 1973 (aged 22) | Espérance | ||
| 5 | DF | Hédi Berkhissa | 28 June 1972 (aged 23) | Espérance | |
| 4 | DF | Mounir Boukadida | 24 October 1967 (aged 28) | Étoile Sahel | |
| DF | Lassad Hanini | 2 May 1971 (aged 24) | Club Africain | ||
| 14 | DF | Sabri Jaballah | 28 June 1973 (aged 22) | AS Marsa | |
| DF | Bechir Sahbani | 22 October 1972 (aged 23) | CA Bizerte | ||
| 17 | DF | Ahmed Trabelsi | Club Africain | ||
| 8 | MF | Zoubeir Baya | 15 May 1971 (aged 24) | Étoile Sahel | |
| 20 | MF | Riadh Bouazizi | 8 April 1973 (aged 22) | Étoile Sahel | |
| 6 | MF | Ferid Chouchane | 19 April 1973 (aged 22) | Étoile Sahel | |
| 12 | MF | Sofiane Fekhi | 9 August 1968 (aged 27) | CS Sfaxien | |
| 10 | MF | Kais Ghodhbane | 7 January 1976 (aged 20) | Étoile Sahel | |
| 11 | MF | Adel Sellimi | 16 November 1972 (aged 23) | Club Africain | |
| 3 | MF | Sami Trabelsi | 4 February 1968 (aged 27) | CS Sfaxien | |
| FW | Belhassen Aloui | 17 March 1973 (aged 22) | CS Hammam-Lif | ||
| 9 | FW | Abdelkader Ben Hassen | Espérance | ||
| 18 | FW | Mehdi Ben Slimane | 1 January 1974 (aged 22) | AS Marsa | |
| 2 | FW | Imed Ben Younes | 16 June 1974 (aged 21) | Étoile Sahel | |
| FW | Jameleddine Limam | 11 June 1967 (aged 28) | Stade Tunisien |
Mozambique
Head coach: Rui Caçador
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Luisinho | 14 April 1973 (aged 22) |  Desportivo Maputo | ||
| GK | Manuel Valoi | Maxaquene | |||
| GK | Rui Evora | 11 August 1970 (aged 25) | Costa do Sol | ||
| DF | João Chissano | 26 July 1970 (aged 25) | Costa do Sol | ||
| DF | Luis Parruque | 28 July 1969 (aged 26) | Desportivo Maputo | ||
| DF | Pinto Barros | 4 May 1973 (aged 22) | Ferroviário Maputo | ||
| DF | Sérgio Faife | 26 April 1970 (aged 25) | Costa do Sol | ||
| DF | Tomás Inguana | 13 January 1973 (aged 23) | Desportivo Maputo | ||
| DF | Zé Augusto | 18 April 1968 (aged 27) | Costa do Sol | ||
| MF | Ali Hassan | 4 June 1964 (aged 31) | Torres Novas | ||
| MF | Antonio Muchanga | 24 November 1965 (aged 30) | Maxaquene | ||
| MF | Danito | 20 March 1970 (aged 25) | Ferroviário Maputo | ||
| MF | Nana | 11 September 1967 (aged 28) | Costa do Sol | ||
| MF | Henrique Tembe | 1 April 1966 (aged 29) | Costa do Sol | ||
| MF | Manuel Bucuane | 16 August 1973 (aged 22) | Desportivo Maputo | ||
| MF | Mavo | 4 October 1971 (aged 24) | Ferroviário Beira | ||
| MF | Zé Bernardo | 28 December 1971 (aged 24) | Desportivo Maputo | ||
| FW | Arnaldo Ouana | 22 December 1969 (aged 26) | Costa do Sol | ||
| FW | Cachela Boane | 28 December 1972 (aged 23) | Maxaquene | ||
| FW | Chiquinho Conde | 22 November 1965 (aged 30) | Belenenses | ||
| FW | Jojó | 6 September 1970 (aged 25) | Penafiel |