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.

As a result, Burkina Faso and Malawi 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.