The 2003 African Youth Championship was an association football tournament for under-20 players (born in 1983 and before).

The top four teams qualified for the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.

The winners of the aggregate of the two legs qualified for the Finals.

The final tournament, consisting of 8 teams, were held from 18 March to 1 April 2003.

The four best performing teams qualified for the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.