The 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations has kicked off in Rabat, Morocco, with eight teams battling for the continental crown.
According to the Confederation of African Football, the tournament started on Monday, October 12, with Libya and Zambia playing the opening game at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Hall. Hosts and defending champions Morocco will face Algeria in the second match of the day.
The competition, which runs until October 21, features hosts Morocco, Libya, Zambia, Algeria, Egypt, Angola, Mozambique and Tanzania. Morocco, Libya, Zambia and Algeria are in Group A, while Egypt, Angola, Mozambique and Tanzania make up Group B.
Libya, champions in 2008 and third-place finishers in 2024 after beating Egypt on penalties, are being led by new coach Pereira da Silva, who replaced Ricardo Inuguez.
Zambia, under coach Andrea Cristoforetti who also led them at the 2024 edition, went into the opener after two friendly matches against Egypt to gauge their readiness.
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