Rabat:Egypt claimed third place at the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 with a decisive 8-1 victory over Algeria in the third-place playoff match held on Wednesday.
According to Confederation of African Football, the Pharaohs showcased a powerful offensive performance, with Ahmed Ali achieving a hat-trick and Mostafa Hassanein contributing two goals, helping Egypt end their tournament on a high note after missing the finals.
Egypt took control early, scoring twice in the 14th minute through Ahmed Ali and Ibrahim Sayed. Ali further extended the lead to 3-0 in the 16th minute, putting Algeria in a challenging position. The situation worsened for Algeria when Ali Sichaib received a red card in the 24th minute, and Egypt took advantage by scoring again almost immediately.
The Pharaohs continued their dominance with Mostafa Hassanein scoring in the 31st minute, followed by Mohamed Salman in the 33rd minute. Hassanein added his second goal in the 34th minute, and Khaled Abdelwahed made it 8-0 in the 38th minute. Algeria managed a late goal through Ait Hamadouche in the 39th minute, but it was not enough to alter the outcome.
Egypt concluded their campaign positively, securing the bronze medal, while Algeria finished fourth in their first appearance at the continental futsal event.