Angola come from two goals down to reach TotalEnergies CAF Futsal AFCON final

Angola produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Algeria 3-2 in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Monday, booking their place in Wednesday’s final.

The Palancas Negras recovered from a two-goal deficit to turn the contest around at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Hall in Rabat, scoring three unanswered goals after the break to end Algeria’s historic run on their tournament debut.

Algeria looked firmly in control at half-time after establishing a 2-0 lead. Mathieu Hammad opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a free-kick before Ait Hamadouche doubled the advantage in the 19th minute, leaving Angola with a difficult task after the opening period.

However, Angola returned stronger after the recess.Aderito Santos reduced the deficit in the 29th minute, giving Angola.

Angola continued to press, and their persistence paid off in the 35th minute when Hornes Do Santo found the equaliser to bring the sides level.

With the prospect of extra time looming, Francisco Gabriel Chico struck in the 38th minute to complete Angola’s turnaround and send his team into the lead for the first time in the match.

Algeria’s hopes of finding a late response suffered another blow on the stroke of full-time when Amar Bessa was sent off for a reckless foul on Joao Cambangula.

The final whistle confirmed an impressive victory for Angola, who now advance to the final.

Angola will contest the final on Wednesday, 21 October, at 20h00 local time, where they will face the winner of the second semi-final between hosts and defending champions Morocco and Egypt.

Algeria will play in the third-place match earlier that day at 17h00.