The road to the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2024 has officially begun as the qualifiers fixtures were confirmed on Thursday, 13 June.
CAF conducted the official draw for the qualifiers, setting the stage for 14 nations to compete for a place in the prestigious tournament.
The qualifiers will take place over a two-legged format to determine the seven nations that will join the hosts, Egypt, at the finals this summer. The first leg of the qualifiers is scheduled between 19 – 21 July, with the second leg set to take place from 26 – 28 July.
Reigning African champions Senegal will start their campaign against Guinea, who are aiming to make their first appearance at the CAF Beach Soccer AFCON. Angola, also seeking their debut at the competition, will face off against two-time bronze medallists Morocco in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Another exciting match-up features a West African duel between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, while Burundi and Malawi will clash in an East African battle for qualification.
Seychelles, the hosts of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup next year, will be looking to secure their spot in Egypt ahead of hosting the global event for the first time in Africa. They will face Mozambique, the hosts of the last CAF Beach Soccer AFCON, presenting a formidable challenge for the island nation.
The fixtures for the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2024 qualifiers are as follows:
First Leg (19 – 21 July 2024):
- Guinea vs Senegal
- Angola vs Morocco
- Ghana vs Cote d’Ivoire
- Mauritania vs Nigeria
- Tanzania vs Uganda
- Seychelles vs Mozambique
- Burundi vs Malawi
Second Leg (26 – 28 July 2024):
- Senegal vs Guinea
- Morocco vs Angola
- Cote d’Ivoire vs Ghana
- Nigeria vs Mauritania
- Uganda vs Tanzania
- Mozambique vs Seychelles
- Malawi vs Burundi
With a mix of seasoned teams and hopeful newcomers, the qualifiers promise to deliver exciting and competitive beach soccer action. As the nations gear up for the first leg, fans across the continent are eagerly anticipating who will earn their spot in Egypt for the 2024 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations.
