Morocco’s reign at the top of African futsal continues. The Atlas Lions swept aside Egypt 6-0 on Monday, October 19, in Rabat, booking their place in the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations final and extending their remarkable run to four consecutive appearances in the continental showpiece.
Under head coach Hicham Dguig, the Moroccan side once again demonstrated why they remain the team to beat in African futsal, combining attacking precision with the defensive discipline that has defined their campaign.
A packed crowd at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex witnessed the dominant performance, with FRMF president Fouzi Lekjaa and Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi also in attendance.
Morocco Take Control Before Half-Time
The Atlas Lions wasted little time asserting their authority against Egypt.
Al Bakkali opened the scoring with a powerful strike, giving the hosts the early breakthrough they needed. Morocco continued to press, and Ismail Amazal, who plays for Renaissance Berkane, quickly became one of the central figures of the first half.
The Moroccan attacker scored twice, helping Dguig’s men establish a commanding 3-0 lead at half-time.
The advantage reflected Morocco’s control of the contest. Their movement, attacking combinations and ability to create opportunities kept Egypt under pressure, while the hosts maintained their composure at the other end of the court.
A Second-Half Display of Moroccan Authority
Morocco showed no intention of easing off after the interval.
Bakkali struck again with another powerful effort, taking the score to 4-0 and further underlining the hosts’ attacking threat.
With Egypt struggling to contain the Moroccan combinations, the Atlas Lions continued to dictate the rhythm of the match.
Soufiane Chaaraoui then added the fifth goal with nine minutes remaining, finishing a flowing team move that reportedly lasted more than 30 seconds. The sequence showcased the collective quality behind Morocco’s success, with patient possession and coordinated movement opening the way for another finish.
Mohamed Reda Nadih appeared to add a sixth goal, but the referee overturned the effort following a VAR review, ruling that a foul had occurred in the build-up.
The decision did little to slow Morocco’s momentum. Chaaraoui struck again before the final whistle, completing his brace and restoring the six-goal margin.
A Perfect Defensive Record Strengthens Morocco’s Bid
Beyond the emphatic scoreline, Morocco’s defensive performance remains one of the defining features of their tournament.
The Atlas Lions have yet to concede a goal during the competition, combining a solid defensive structure with the attacking firepower required to overwhelm their opponents.
Their 23 goals across four matches, alongside that unblemished defensive record, underline the balance Dguig has built into his team.
As the decisive match approaches, Morocco have shown they can dominate games in multiple ways: through individual quality, collective movement and disciplined defending.
Angola Await in the Final
The final will see Morocco face Angola, who secured their place by defeating Algeria 3-2 in the other semi-final.
The matchup carries added significance, as it recreates the final of the previous edition, when Morocco defeated Angola 5-1 to lift the trophy.
Dguig’s players will now look to repeat that success and claim a fourth consecutive continental title, further strengthening Morocco’s position as the dominant force in African futsal.
Angola will provide the final obstacle, but the Atlas Lions enter the showdown with confidence, momentum and an impressive combination of goalscoring power and defensive resilience.
Morocco Chase Another Historic Crown
Morocco have hosted the last three editions of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, in 2020, 2024 and 2026, and have continued to turn home advantage into an opportunity to reinforce their continental standing.
Now, with one match remaining, the Atlas Lions are within touching distance of another major achievement.
Their emphatic victory over Egypt has set the stage. The focus now shifts to Angola, as Morocco aim to complete another successful campaign and extend their extraordinary run of African futsal dominance.