Rabat – Three Moroccan referees will officiate the third-place playoff between Egypt and Algeria at the 2026 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations, taking place in Morocco.
The tournament’s refereeing committee has appointed Khalid Hniche, Said El Houd, and Mustapha Rguig to oversee the North African encounter, according to a report by Radio Mars.
The match will take place today, October 21, at 5 p.m. at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Indoor Hall in Rabat.
The two teams will be looking to finish their continental campaign on a positive note after suffering defeats in the semifinals.
Egypt suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat against hosts Morocco, who delivered an impressive performance to secure their place in the final.
The Atlas Lions dominated the encounter, leaving the Egyptian side unable to find a response throughout the match.
Meanwhile, Algeria experienced a disappointing semifinal exit against Angola, losing 3-2 despite taking a two-goal lead earlier in the game.
The Angolan team managed to overturn the deficit and secure a place in the final against Morocco.
The results mean that Egypt and Algeria will meet in an all-North African contest to determine which team finishes third in the tournament.
For both sides, the encounter represents a final opportunity to end their participation with a victory and secure a place on the podium.
Morocco and Angola prepare for futsal AFCON final
Later on Wednesday, Morocco will face Angola in the tournament’s final at the same venue, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m.
The Atlas Lions will enter the encounter hoping to benefit from their home advantage and continue their strong performances throughout the competition.
Morocco’s convincing semifinal victory over Egypt highlighted the team’s attacking strength and determination to compete for another continental title.
However, Angola will also approach the final with confidence after completing an impressive comeback against Algeria.
The Angolan side demonstrated resilience in the semifinals, recovering from a two-goal deficit to claim a 3-2 victory.
The final will bring together two teams seeking to finish the continental competition with the trophy.
