The journey to the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2024, officially begins this weekend as 14 nations embark on their quest to secure a place at the prestigious continental tournament.
The qualifiers, which will be held over a two-legged format, are set to determine the seven nations that will join hosts Egypt at the finals this summer.
The first leg of the qualifiers is scheduled for 19-21 July, with the second leg to follow on 26-28 July.
The stakes are high as reigning African champions Senegal kick off their campaign against Guinea, a team aiming for their first-ever appearance at the CAF Beach Soccer AFCON.
Another exciting matchup features Angola, who are also looking to make their debut in the competition, as they face two-time bronze medallists Morocco.
Fans can also look forward to a thrilling West African duel between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, while Burundi and Malawi will clash in an East African showdown for qualification.
Seychelles, the hosts of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup next year, are determined to secure a spot in Egypt ahead of the global showpiece. They face a formidable challenge against Mozambique, the hosts of the last CAF Beach Soccer AFCON.
With so much at stake, the competition promises to be intense as each team fights for their place in Egypt.
The road to the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations is fraught with challenges, but for the seven teams that make it through, the chance to compete on one of the continent’s biggest stages awaits.
Here are the fixtures for the first and second legs of the qualifiers:
CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2024 | Qualifiers
First leg (July 19 – 21, 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 (July 26 – 28, 2024):
- Senegal vs Guinea
- Morocco vs Angola
- Cote d’Ivoire vs Ghana
- Nigeria vs Mauritania
- Uganda vs Tanzania
- Mozambique vs Seychelles
- Malawi vs Burundi
