Futsal/CAN 2026 Qualifiers: Cabo Verde lose to Egypt (1-3) and miss group stage

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08/02/26 - 09:09 pm

City of Praia, Feb 09 (Inforpress) – Cabo Verde’s national futsal team failed on Sunday to qualify for the group stage of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) after losing to Egypt (1-3) at Cairo Stadium Hall 2, in the second round of qualifiers.

Following a 5-5 draw in the first leg of the second qualifying round, played last Tuesday in Chão Bom, Tarrafal, Cabo Verde were eliminated with an aggregate score of 6-8, while Egypt confirmed their qualification for the CAN group stage.

According to the Cabo Verdean Football Federation, the sole goal for Cabo Verde was scored by Elson Fernandes.

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