The CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations 2024 is set to provide thrilling action as the top teams from across the continent gather in Egypt to compete for the coveted trophy. Running from October 19 to October 26, the tournament will feature intense group-stage matches before moving on to the semi-finals and final stages, where the ultimate champion will be crowned.
Group Stage Breakdown
The tournament is divided into two groups:
Group A:
Morocco
Tanzania
Ghana
Egypt
Group B:
Senegal
Mozambique
Malawi
Mauritania
Each team will play three group-stage matches, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Group A kicks off on October 19, with Morocco taking on Tanzania at 12:00 GMT, followed by Egypt facing Ghana at 13:30 GMT. Group B begins a day later, with Senegal playing Mauritania and Mozambique squaring off against Malawi on October 20.
Key Fixtures to Watch
Fans should keep an eye on the following key matches:
Morocco vs Ghana (October 21, 09:00 GMT) – A clash between two strong Group A contenders.
Senegal vs Mozambique (October 22, 13:30 GMT) – This Group B encounter could have a major impact on the semi-final race.
Semi-Finals and Knockout Matches
The semi-finals will take place on October 24, where the Group A winner will face the Group B runner-up at 12:00 GMT, followed by the Group B winner against the Group A runner-up at 13:30 GMT.
Teams finishing third and fourth in their groups will also compete for placement matches on the same day:
5th Place Match: 24 October, 10:30 GMT
7th Place Match: 24 October, 09:00 GMT
Finals Day – October 26
The tournament will conclude on October 26, with the 3rd Place Match scheduled for 11:00 GMT, followed by the Final at 12:30 GMT. Fans can expect an electrifying conclusion to the competition as the two best teams battle for the championship trophy and continental glory.
With Africa’s top beach soccer nations participating, this year’s tournament promises exciting action, skillful play, and a celebration of the growing popularity of the sport across the continent.
