2001 African U-17 Championship


The 2001 African U-17 Championship was a football competition organized by the Confederation of African Football. The tournament took place in Seychelles. The top three teams qualified for the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship.
Guinea, who were originally one of the finalists, were disqualified from the tournament on the morning of the final due to government interference in the Guinean federation, forcing the final to be postponed by one day. Guinea was replaced by Burkina Faso.

Qualification

Preliminary round

The first leg matches were played on either the 14th or 16 April 2000. The second leg matches were played on either the 28th or 30 April 2000. The winners advanced to the First Round.

First round

The first leg matches were played on either 23 or 25 June 2000. The second leg matches were played on either 7 or 9 July 2000. The winners advanced to the second round.

Second round

The first leg matches were played on either 11 or 12 November 2000. The second leg matches were played on either 24, 25 or 26 November. The winners advanced to the finals.

Qualified teams

Group A

Group B

Knock-out stage

Semi-finals

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Third place match

The match was scratched and were awarded third place, with fourth place being declared vacant, after Guinea were disqualified. The final was rearranged for March 3, with Burkina Faso, who originally lost the semifinal against Guinea, declared as finalists.

Final

Winners

Countries to participate in 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship

The 3 teams which qualified for 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship.
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