The 1995 African U-17 Championship, was the first U-17 football competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Held in Mali, the tournament also served as CAF's qualifier for the 1995 FIFA U-17 World Championship.

For winning their semi-finals, Ghana and Nigeria qualified for the 1995 FIFA U-17 World Championship with Guinea and Mali meeting in the third place match for the third and final place in the 1995 FIFA U-17 World Championship.

For winning the third place match, Guinea qualified for 1995 FIFA U-17 World Championship with Mali missing out.