Morocco Prepares for a Thrilling Semifinal Against Egypt
On October 19, 2026, the Atlas Lions of Morocco will take on Egypt in the semifinals of the 2026 African Futsal Cup of Nations. After an outstanding group stage performance, where the team showcased their dominance, head coach Hicham Dguig and his squad will be looking to secure a place in the finals in front of their home crowd at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. The highly anticipated match is set to kick off at 20:00 local time, and fans are eager to witness this exciting clash.
The Moroccan team, having finished at the top of Group A with a perfect record of nine points, enters this match with soaring morale. The players, led by Idriss Raiss El Fenni, won all three of their group matches without conceding a single goal. Their impressive journey began with a convincing 4-0 victory over Algeria, followed by a resounding 7-0 win against Zambia and a commanding 6-0 triumph over Libya. This remarkable tally of 17 goals scored and none conceded underscores Morocco's ambitions in this home tournament.
On the opposing side, the Egyptian team finished second in Group B with six points. They had notable victories against Tanzania (8-0) and Mozambique (4-0) but faced a setback when they lost to Angola (4-2) in their final group match. The Atlas Lions aim to extend their undefeated streak and move closer to claiming their fourth continental title. However, facing a seasoned opponent like Egypt, who are well-acquainted with high-stakes matches in African futsal, the challenge will undoubtedly be tougher than in their previous three encounters.
The other semifinal will feature Angola, who topped Group B, going head-to-head with Algeria, the second-placed team from Group A. The Morocco vs. Egypt matchup will be broadcast live on Arryadia TNT and the official YouTube channel of the Confederation of African Football (CAF TV), which is streaming the entire tournament.
The winners of both semifinals will meet in the final on Wednesday, October 21, at 20:00, promising a thrilling conclusion to this year's CAF Futsal Cup of Nations.
As reported by es.le360.ma.
