The official draw of the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2024 was officially conducted on Thursday, 19 September, at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
Tournament hosts Egypt, Senegal, Ghana, Morocco, Tanzania, Mauritania, Mozambique, and Malawi are the eight nations set to do battle at the continental spectacle where the city of Hurghada in Egypt plays host to the tournament between 19 – 26 October 2024.
The official draw of the tournament was graced by the presence of two CAF Beach Soccer AFCON greats in the form of Ibrahima Ndiaye ‘’Chita’’ – revered Senegalese Beach Soccer pioneer who has led the reigning champions to multiple triumphs on the continental stage.
Ndiaye was also joined by Egypt’s very own Hossam Salama ‘’Paulo’’ who, after a stellar career with Egyptian giants Zamalek SC, shifted his focus to the beach sand version of the beautiful game where he made history as the first Egyptian player to score a hat-trick at a FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
The two legends drew the 8 nations into their respective groups of four, which saw tournament hosts, Egypt being seeded in Group A where they were drawn against Morocco, Tanzania as well as Ghana.
Reigning champions Senegal, who have lifted the title a record four-times headline Group B, where they will be up against 2022 hosts Mozambique, Malawi as well as debutants, Mauritania.
The action officially gets underway on 19 September with two-time bronze medallists, Morocco taking on Tanzania in an afternoon Group B clash, before the hosts Egypt face Ghana in the later fixture in Group A.
In addition to the continental crown at stake, all nations will be aiming for a finals place that will guarantee them a ticket to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 set to take place in Africa for the very first time when Seychelles plays host to the 24 qualified nations next year.
CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2024 Draw Results:
GROUP A: Egypt, Morocco, Tanzania, Ghana
GROUP B: Senegal, Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritania
Source: cafonline.com
