The women's event was held in conjunction with open Championship as part of The All-Africa Games. Only four teams entered the competition and only two contestants held FIDE titles. Algeria had by far the strongest squad and won comfortably all of six matches. The defeated each opponent by clear 4-0 once and once by 2½-1½. South Africa easily took second spot losing twice to Algeira and winning the rest of the matches. Van der Merwe won gold individual medal at board #1. Hadn't they been defeated by Algeria 4-0 in round 2 they would have probably better chances to win the event. Nigeria took the bronze after fierce battle. They and Botswana defeated each other once. Amadusan of Nigeria scored decisive victory in the last round's match vs South Africa to see Botswana losing 4-0.