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Futsal: Algeria to face Angola in semi-final

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Angola beat Egypt 4-2 in Rabat, setting the semi-final line-up for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations futsal tournament. Algeria will face Angola, while defending champions Morocco will meet Egypt on 19 October, according to the programme announced by the Confederation of African Football.

Algeria will face Angola in the semi-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations futsal tournament on Monday 19 October in Rabat. The other match will see Morocco take on Egypt, after Angola beat the Pharaohs 4-2 on Saturday 17 October, Beninwebtv reports.

Egypt led 2-0 thanks to a brace from Ibrahim Sayed before their goalkeeper Ahmed ElMorsi was sent off. João Cambangula reduced the deficit before half-time, then Magno Felipe Gomes equalised before Cambangula put Angola ahead.

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