The 2004 Africa Cup (officially called at those time "Africa Top ten") was the fifth edition of highest level rugby union tournament in Africa. Ten teams were admitted, but Tunisa withdrawed.The final, was played in 2004, due the participation of Namibia to 2003 Rugby World Cup tournament. The teams were divided in two zone. The North Zone, with four team in a round robin pool. In South Zone, the six teams were divided in two pools, with a "Zone final" between the winner of each pools. At the end were played a A second division was also played as "CAR Development".