1997 African Youth Championship
| بطولة أفريقيا لكرة القدم للشباب 1997 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Morocco |
| Dates | 23 March – 5 April |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Morocco (1st title) |
| Runners-up | South Africa |
| Third place | Ivory Coast |
| Fourth place | Ghana |
← 1995 1999 → | |
The African Youth Championship 1997 was held in Morocco. It also served as qualification for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship.