Egypt was the African country whose men's volleyball team qualified for the 2008 Olympics. The team earned its place by winning the African Olympic Qualification Tournament, held in Durban, South Africa, from February 3–9, 2008. The tournament winner received Africa's Olympic berth, while the runner-up advanced to a later world qualification tournament.
Egypt then competed in the men's volleyball tournament at the Beijing Games. The qualification process also included the 2007 World Cup, continental tournaments, and three world qualification tournaments, reflecting the limited number of Olympic places available in a 12-team field.
A common mix-up is confusing the African qualifier with South Africa, the host nation of the continental tournament. South Africa hosted the event, but Egypt secured the qualification place. Egypt has a long history in international volleyball and remains one of Africa's most prominent men's teams.