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)