During the event, eight nations were officially drawn into two groups of four teams each, setting the stage for the 7th edition of the competition.
Scheduled to unfold at the Moulay Prince Abdallah and IBN Yassine Halls in Rabat from April 11 to 21, 2024, the draw for this high-paced football tournament was conducted by Moroccan football icon Noureddine Naybet.
The outcome of the draw revealed some captivating match-ups in both groups, promising an exciting and competitive tournament.
Here is a full list of the Futsal AFCON 2024 final draw:
Group A: Morocco (Host Nation); Angola; Ghana; and Zambia.
Group B: Egypt; Libya; Namibia; and Mauritania.
As the hosts and reigning champions, Morocco leads an intriguing Group A in the upcoming tournament.
Joining them are 2020’s third-place finishers, Angola, 1996 runners-up Ghana, and Zambia, who are making a comeback to the competition after missing out in the last edition in 2020.
Group B features Egypt, who narrowly missed victory in the 2020 final, alongside 2008 champions Libya.
Additionally, debutants Namibia and Mauritania are set to make their first appearances at the continental finals, adding a fresh dynamic to the group-stage matchups.
CAF Online reports that Egypt stands as the most successful nation in the history of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal AFCON, boasting three titles.
Defending champions Morocco follow closely with two championships to their name, while Libya seeks a second title, reminiscing their 2008 triumph as hosts.
Advancement to the semi-finals in the competition awaits the top two finishers from each group. Additionally, the tournament serves as a crucial qualifier for the FIFA Futsal World Cup.
Teams securing podium finishes in Morocco will earn automatic qualification to the global showcase set to unfold in Uzbekistan from September 14 to October 6, 2024.
