The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the fixtures for the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The announcement was made following the draw held on Thursday, June 13, at CAF Headquarters in Cairo. Fourteen nations will compete in the qualifiers, with the aim of securing one of the seven available spots at the finals in Egypt, joining the host nation.
The qualifiers will be conducted over two legs, with the first set of matches scheduled for July 19-21 and the second leg taking place from July 26-28. Reigning champions Senegal will face Guinea, who are seeking their first appearance at the CAF Beach Soccer AFCON. Angola, also aspiring for their debut, will compete against two-time bronze medalists Morocco.
Key fixtures include a West African showdown between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, and an East African clash between Burundi and Malawi. Seychelles, the upcoming hosts of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, will look to secure their place in Egypt by overcoming Mozambique, the hosts of the previous Beach Soccer AFCON.
Fixture Schedule:
First Leg (July 19-21, 2024)
– Guinea vs. Senegal
– Angola vs. Morocco
– Ghana vs. Cote d’Ivoire
– Mauritania vs. Nigeria
– Tanzania vs. Uganda
– Seychelles vs. Mozambique
– Burundi vs. Malawi
Second Leg (July 26-28, 2024)
– Senegal vs. Guinea
– Morocco vs. Angola
– Cote d’Ivoire vs. Ghana
– Nigeria vs. Mauritania
– Uganda vs. Tanzania
– Mozambique vs. Seychelles
– Malawi vs. Burundi
CAF will provide the exact dates and times for each fixture in due course.
