The 2022 CECAFA U-20 Championship was the 14th edition and was hosted in Sudan.

This competition served as the CECAFA qualifiers for the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Did not enter The draw for the fixtures was held on 11 October 2022.

The winners and the runners-up of each group advanced to the semi-finals.

The two finalists of the tournament qualified for the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.