Libya/Morocco: TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Afcon - Morocco, Zambia Target Semi-Final Push As Algeria, Libya Seek Recovery

What the report says

Morocco and Zambia were set to try to extend their strong starts in Group A at the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, while Algeria and Libya were looking to recover from opening defeats. The tournament action was reported on 14 October 2026, with the group stage taking place in Morocco under the Confederation of African Football.

Libya entered the second round needing a victory after losing 3-1 to Zambia in their first match. The team, which finished with bronze at the 2024 edition, was described as aiming to stay in the race for a place in the semifinals. Algeria also faced pressure after a 4-0 loss to Morocco in its opening game. The report noted that Algeria, making its tournament debut, was seeking its first points to keep qualification hopes alive.

The headline fixture of the day paired Morocco with Zambia. Morocco, the defending champion, had opened its title defense with a 4-0 win over Algeria and was playing in front of home support at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Hall in Rabat. Zambia, coached by Andrea Cristoforetti, arrived after beating Libya and faced a tougher test against the hosts. The results of these matches were important because they could shape which sides moved closer to the last four in Group A.