Each nation brought their under-20 teams to compete in a group and knockout tournament. The top two teams and the best third placed team advanced to the knockout stage of the competition. Morocco won the tournament after a 1–0 win over France.
Squads
Morocco Head coach: Mustapha Madih
France Head coach: Pierre Mankowski
Canada Head coach:
Egypt Head coach: Shawky Gharieb
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Group C
Knockout stage
See also Football at the Jeux de la Francophonie
References Jeux de la Francophonie 2001 (Ottawa, Canada)