Futsal AFCON: Morocco crushes Zambia 7-0 and reaches the semi-finals, four goals from El Fenni

Morocco is the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations: the defending champions crushed Zambia 7-0 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex indoor arena in Rabat, during the second matchday of Group A.

The demonstration has a name: Idriss Raiss El Fenni. The Moroccan pivot scored four goals, in the 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 21st minutes, according to MAP Sport. Yanis Ahmed Erradaf (12th), Soufiane Charraoui (38th), and Youssef Jouad (39th) completed the scoring. Zambian player Hendricks Chisanga was sent off in the final minutes.

A Group A already locked down

With two wins in two outings, Morocco leads Group A with 6 points, ahead of Zambia (3 points), Libya, and Algeria (1 point each). The Atlas Lions had launched their tournament on October 12 with a 4-0 success against Algeria, while Zambia had beaten Libya 3-1. On October 14, Algeria and Libya drew 2-2, according to the standings published by Afrik-Foot.

In Group B, Egypt, a three-time African champion (1996, 2000, and 2004), launched its campaign on October 13 with an emphatic 8-0 win against Tanzania. Angola, in the Lusophone derby, dominated Mozambique 5-1.

What comes next

Morocco faces Libya on Friday, October 16, at 8:00 PM in Rabat to secure the top spot in the group. The semi-finals are scheduled for October 19, with the final and the third-place match on October 21, all in the Moroccan capital.

Organized from October 12 to 21, 2026, in Rabat, this AFCON brings together eight nations for 16 matches: host country Morocco, Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Libya, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia, according to CAF. Morocco, crowned in 2016, 2020, and 2024, is playing at home for a fourth continental crown.

Long considered a marginal discipline, African futsal has professionalized at high speed: full arenas in Rabat, teams from Southern and East Africa, and a generation of technicians trained on the continent. Morocco is currently its showcase, but Angola and Egypt remind us that the trophy is never won without a fight.