Morocco and Angola Advance to Futsal AFCON Final
The two teams secured their spots in the championship match following convincing victories in Saturday's semi-finals.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Soccer
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Morocco and Angola have punched their tickets to the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final. Morocco dominated Egypt with a 6-0 win, while Angola staged a comeback to edge out Algeria 3-2.
Why it matters
Winning the semi-finals earns Morocco and Angola a chance to claim the continental title. For the defeated semi-finalists, the tournament continues as they fight for third place.
Morocco has tallied 23 total goals across its four tournament victories. Angola's win against Algeria followed a two-goal deficit that required a late-match surge to overcome.
The players
Bilal Bakkali
He is a Moroccan futsal player who contributed two goals in the semi-final victory over Egypt.
Amar Bessa
He is an Algerian futsal player who received a red card in the final moments of the semi-final match against Angola.
The details
Morocco secured its spot after netting three goals within the opening 15 minutes, powered by two goals each from Bilal Bakkali, Ismail Amazal, and Soufian Charraoui. Meanwhile, Angola clinched victory behind goals from Aderito Santos, Hornes Do Santo, and Francisco Gabriel Chico, with Algeria's effort marked by a red card for Amar Bessa in the closing seconds.
Timeline
October 19, 2026: Morocco and Angola won their respective semi-final matches.
October 21, 2026: The third-place play-off and final matches are scheduled to take place.
17h00 local time: The third-place play-off match is set to begin.
20h00 local time: The final match is set to begin.
Season Trajectory
These results set the final bracket for the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations held at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Hall. The outcomes shift the tournament narrative toward a decisive final showdown after the semi-final stage narrowed the field.
Fans can look forward to the final match on October 21 at 20h00 local time to determine the continental champion. Before the final, Egypt and Algeria will play for third place at 17h00 local time.
The takeaway
Morocco and Angola demonstrated strong tactical resilience to reach the final of this continental tournament. Spectators can expect a high-stakes championship match following the momentum shifts observed in the semi-final round.
Further reading
For more on tournament standings, visit the Soccer section.
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