The 2005 African U-17 Championship was a football competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The tournament took place in Gambia.

The top three teams qualified for the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship.

For winning their semifinals, Ghana and Gambia qualified for the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship with Ivory Coast and South Africa meeting in the third place playoff for the third and final place in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship.

For winning the third place playoff, Ivory Coast qualified for the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship with South Africa missing out.