The 1st edition of the 1979 Indian Ocean Games were held in Réunion. Réunion were the champions, beating Seychelles in the final 2-1.

All games were played at the Stade Michel Volnay in St-Pierre, Réunion.

Group stage

Group A

Group B

Knockout stage

Qualification Play Off

Semifinals

Third place match

1 The match was forfeited and Comoros were awarded third-place as Mauritius were unable to travel to Réunion for the match. Final

Indian Ocean Games 1979 Champion Réunion1st Title

See also Indian Ocean Island Games Football at the Indian Ocean Island Games

References Reunion, 1979 at RSSSF