The 1999 African Youth Championship was the tenth edition of the continental Under-20 football competition, held in Ghana. It also served as qualification for the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.
Gambia and Namibia withdrew before playing. As a result, Burkina Faso and Malawi advanced to the next round. Mauritania withdrew after one match and Libya went through.
Burkina Faso withdrew before playing. As a result, Nigeria advanced to the next round.
The following teams qualified for tournament:
Assistant Referees:
Cautions:
The five best performing teams qualified for the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.