Futsal fans’ eyes are turning today, Monday, October 19, 2026, towards the Moroccan capital, Rabat, where the semifinals of the 2026 African Futsal Cup of Nations are being hosted. The Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex will witness a highly anticipated clash between the Moroccan national team, the defending champion and tournament host, and their Egyptian counterparts in a match promising plenty of excitement and competitiveness. The Moroccan team aims to continue its strong performances demonstrated in the group stage, confirming their high caliber and readiness to defend their continental title.
The Moroccan team, which did not concede any goals and only allowed three goals during the group stage, enters this match with high spirits after achieving three consecutive wins and scoring 17 goals against Algeria, Zambia, and Libya. These figures affirm the absolute dominance of the “Atlas Lions” and their ability to decide major matches. As for the Egyptian team, they seek to rebound from their recent loss to Angola at the end of the group stage, although they have already secured their place in the semifinals thanks to two victories in the early part of the tournament.
The second semifinal will feature Angola and Algeria, in a match no less significant than the first. The Angolan team enters this game buoyed by their thrilling victory over Egypt, where they overturned a two-goal deficit to a big 4-2 win, reflecting the team’s fighting spirit. On the other hand, the Algerian team is achieving a historic milestone by reaching the semifinals in their first appearance at the tournament, following their remarkable 7-4 win over Zambia, despite losses to Morocco and a draw with Libya.
The Morocco vs. Egypt match is scheduled to start at 8 PM local time, preceded by the Angola vs. Algeria match at 5 PM, both hosted at the covered hall of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. The winners of these two matches will advance to the final, which will take place next Wednesday at 8 PM, while the losing teams will compete for third place at 5 PM on the same day. All signs point to an exceptional football night in Rabat, befitting the stature of the 2026 African Futsal Cup of Nations.
