The 1997 African U-17 Championship was a football competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The tournament took place in Botswana. It also served as CAF's qualifier for the 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Egypt, who automatically qualified as host. As Egypt won this tournament, third placed-team Ghana qualified.
Qualification
Qualified teams
(host nation)
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Knock-out stage
Semi-finals
For winning their semi-final, Mali qualified for the 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship
Third place match
For winning the third place match, Ghana qualified for the 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship with Ethiopia missing out.
Final
Winners
Countries to participate in 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship The 3 teams which qualified for 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship.
(qualified as host)
References
External links RSSSF.com Confederation of African Football