CAF announces Senegal 2026 FIFA beach soccer match schedule
Hosts and defending champions Senegal to open their campaign against Ghana on 28 November
Eight nations to compete for continental honours and qualification to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
All 18 matches scheduled between 28 November and 06 December 2026 in Saly
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has confirmed the official match schedule and kick-off times for the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2026.
The eight-nation continental competition will take place in Saly, Senegal, from 28 November to 6 December 2026, bringing together Africa’s leading beach soccer teams for a nine-day tournament.
Tournament hosts and record-holding defending champions Senegal will open the tournament against Ghana on Saturday, 28 November at 16h30 local time / GMT, while Mozambique and Uganda will meet earlier in the day at 15h00.
The opening fixtures will set the stage for an exciting continental competition, with Senegal looking to defend their title on home soil against eight strong contenders.
Following the Final Draw, Senegal were placed in Group A alongside Mozambique, Uganda and Ghana, while Group B features Mauritania, Morocco, Malawi and Angola.
Mauritania, runners-up at the previous edition, will begin their campaign against Angola on Sunday, 29 November at 15h00, followed by Morocco’s meeting with Malawi at 16h30.
The group stage will conclude on 02 December, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals set to take place on Friday, 04 December.
The third-place play-off and final will take place on Sunday, 06 December.
The CAF Beach Soccer AFCON Senegal 2026 will also serve as Africa’s qualifying competition for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2027, with the two finalists securing the continent’s places at the global showpiece.
The CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2026 forms part of CAF’s expanding portfolio of continental competitions, which continue to showcase African football talent and attract growing interest from audiences across the world.
