Egypt Shines at the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations
In an exhilarating conclusion to the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, Egypt triumphed over Algeria with an impressive 8-1 victory, securing third place in the tournament. The decisive match took place in the vibrant city of Rabat on October 21, 2026, where the Egyptian team showcased their offensive prowess and tactical superiority on the futsal court.
The standout player for Egypt was Ahmed Ali, who delivered a remarkable performance by scoring a hat-trick. Alongside him, Mostafa Hassanein made significant contributions with two goals, helping the Pharaohs to finish their campaign on a high note despite narrowly missing out on the final. From the very beginning of the match, Egypt established their dominance, with Ahmed Ali and Ibrahim Sayed finding the net twice within the first 14 minutes, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
As the match progressed, Ahmed Ali continued to impose his will, adding another goal in the 16th minute to extend Egypt's lead to 3-0. The situation for Algeria worsened when Ali Sichaib received a red card in the 24th minute, significantly hampering their ability to respond. Taking full advantage of their numerical superiority, Ali completed his hat-trick just a minute later, pushing the score to 4-0.
The Egyptian squad did not relent, maintaining their offensive momentum as they added more goals in the latter stages of the match. Mostafa Hassanein scored in the 31st minute, followed by Mohamed Salman two minutes later, marking the scoreline at 6-0. Hassanein found the net again in the 34th minute, and Khaled Abdelwahed capped off the scoring for Egypt with a goal in the 38th minute, bringing the tally to an astounding 8-0. Algeria managed a late consolation goal from Ait Hamadouche in the 39th minute, but it did little to alter the outcome of the match.
This emphatic victory not only highlighted Egypt's strength and skill but also concluded their tournament on a positive note, earning them the bronze medal. Meanwhile, Algeria, despite their defeat, can take pride in their fourth-place finish, marking a commendable achievement in their first appearance at this prestigious futsal competition.
As reported by cafonline.com.
