Futsal AFCON: Morocco crushes Egypt 6-0, Angola overturns Algeria 3-2 to reach the final

The two semi-finals of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations were played on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex indoor arena in Rabat. Morocco, the host nation and defending champion, crushed Egypt 6-0, while Angola came back from nowhere to beat Algeria 3-2.

A hat-trick from Charraoui against a three-time champion

Soufian Charraoui scored three goals, Ismael Amazal two, and Bilal Bakkali one, reports Medi1 News. Egypt, which has won three of the nine editions of the tournament (1996, 2000, and 2004) according to the event's records, was never in the game. The Moroccans have tallied 23 goals in four matches and have not conceded any since the start of the tournament, according to Africa Radio.

The Angolan comeback

The other semi-final turned around in the second half. Trailing 2-0 at the break against Algeria, the Angolans scored three times after the interval to win 3-2, according to Hespress. Angola also boasts four wins in four matches.

A final that smells like revenge

Morocco and Angola meet again where they left off in 2024: in the final. Two years ago, the Atlas Lions dominated the Angolans 5-1 to secure their third consecutive title, following 2016 and 2020, according to the records of previous editions. A fourth consecutive crown will therefore be contested against the same opponent, who is still searching for their first continental trophy. The final is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Rabat, according to Africa Radio.

Egypt and Algeria will face each other beforehand for third place, a match that is far from insignificant: the winner will secure a ticket to the 2028 Futsal World Cup, specifies Africa Radio. For Algeria, defeated after a cruel turn of events, it remains a great opportunity to turn an already successful tournament into a World Cup qualification.

Eight national teams are participating in this edition organized by Morocco: Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia, divided into two groups of four, according to the event's records. Long considered a secondary discipline on the continent, African futsal is establishing itself: full arenas, rising technical levels, and a shifting hierarchy, with Angola and Algeria arriving to challenge North African dominance.