Dakar:The line-up for the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Senegal 2026 has been confirmed following the conclusion of the qualifiers. Seven nations have secured their places at the continental event alongside hosts and reigning champions Senegal.
According to Confederation of African Football, a total of 16 nations competed for the seven available qualification spots for the tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Senegal from November 7 to 15, 2026. Senegal automatically qualified as hosts and will seek to defend their title on home soil.
The nations that emerged from the qualifiers to complete the eight-team line-up for the finals include Angola, Ghana, Malawi, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, and Uganda. Notably, Angola will make a historic debut appearance at the continental competition, adding a new contender to the event.
Senegal enters the tournament with a record of dominance, having won the title at every edition over the past decade, with victories in 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The hosts aim to extend this streak in front of their supporters.
The final round of qualifiers saw several significant results. Morocco secured their place with a decisive aggregate win over Libya, while Malawi advanced comfortably against Seychelles. Mauritania overcame a first-leg deficit to eliminate Côte d'Ivoire, and Ghana progressed after defeating Nigeria. Mozambique secured their spot at the expense of Tanzania, and Uganda advanced past Burundi. Angola completed the list by maintaining their first-leg advantage against Egypt, the 2024 hosts.
The CAF Beach Soccer AFCON Senegal 2026 continues to enhance CAF's portfolio of continental competitions, attracting global audiences and boosting the international profile of African football.
Source Confederation of African Football