2017 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 24 June – 2 October 2016 |
| Teams | 39 (from 1 confederation) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 51 |
| Goals scored | 169 (3.31 per match) |
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The qualification phase of the 2017 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations decided the participating teams of the final tournament. A total of eight teams played in the final tournament, hosted by Gabon.
The draws were conducted during the CAF Executive Committee meeting held on Friday, 5 February 2016 in Kigali, Rwanda.