Mali defeated Senegal 3-2 on penalties (1-1AET) to win their first ever African U-20 championship title.
In 2011, 2013, and 2015 , Mali finished 4th and emerged as champions in 2019.
Senegal in finished runners-up in 2015, 2017 and 2019 making it the 3rd successive defeat for the young Teranga Lions.
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria lost to senegal on penalties at the semi-finals of the tournament. However, they still hold the highest record after winning it 8 times.