Angola recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 4–2 at the 2026 CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, securing top spot in Group B and adding another dramatic result to the continental tournament.
Egypt, three-time champions of the competition, led 2–0 before Angola overturned the scoreline. The Confederation of African Football confirmed the result in its official post-match report.
A group-stage turnaround
The comeback changed the outcome of the group contest and gave Angola momentum heading into the knockout phase. Egypt’s coach Alaa Eissa pointed to injuries in his post-match comments, but the result also reflected Angola’s ability to respond after falling behind.
The 4–2 victory underlines the competitiveness of the tournament, with Angola joining the leading contenders as the field narrows.
Semifinal attention
Angola’s next test is a semifinal against Algeria, while Egypt is scheduled to meet host nation Morocco. The fixtures will determine which two sides contest the continental title.
Morocco entered the knockout stage after completing a perfect Group A campaign, including a 6–0 victory over Libya. Angola’s comeback adds a further storyline to the battle for the championship.
Source: Confederation of African Football, official match coverage.
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