The draw for the qualifying stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026 was staged in Rabat on Wednesday, revealing the pathway to the continental finals later in the year.
Eighteen teams are involved in the qualification process, which will be contested over two rounds and will determine the seven nations that will join hosts and three-time defending champions Morocco at the finals.
The four highest-ranked teams in the FIFA Futsal World Rankings, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and Libya, have been exempted from the first round. However, they will be required to confirm their qualification when they enter the competition in the second round against opponents eager to secure a place at the finals.
The first round, first leg of qualifiers will take place on 23 January 2026, with the second legs five days later.
Four ties are scheduled as Cape Verde will face Senegal, Namibia take on Kenya, Cameroon meet South Sudan, while Zimbabwe will be up against Tanzania.
The second and decisive round will also be played over two legs, with matches on 03-04 February and 07-08 February 2026. The winners of those ties earn qualification for the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal AFCON Morocco 2026.
The fixtures include Cape Verde or Senegal against Egypt, Namibia or Kenya against Libya, Cameroon or South Sudan versus Angola, and Zimbabwe or Tanzania against Côte d’Ivoire.
Elsewhere, Ghana, Zambia, Mauritania, Mozambique, Guinea and Algeria will battle for the remaining qualification places, completing the line-up for the continental showpiece.
FIRST ROUND
First Leg: 23 January 2026
Second Leg: 28 January 2026
M1 & 2: Cape Verde vs Senegal
M3 & 4: Namibia vs Kenya
M5 & 6: Cameroon vs South Sudan
M7 & 8: Zimbabwe vs Tanzania
SECOND ROUND
First Leg: 03-04 February 2026
Second Leg: 07-08 February 2026
M9 & 10: Cape Verde/Senegal vs Egypt
M11 & 12: Namibia/Kenya vs Libya
M13 & 14: Cameroon/South Sudan vs Angola
M15 & 16: Zimbabwe/Tanzania vs Cote d’Ivoire
M17 & 18: Ghana vs Zambia
M19 & 20: Mauritania vs Mozambique
M21 & 22: Guinea vs Algeria
For further information on the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026, visit www.cafonline.com.
