Ghana to face Zambia in final round of 2026 Futsal AFCON qualifiers

Ghana have been drawn against Zambia in the final qualifying round of the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, setting up a decisive tie for a place at the continental finals.

The draw was conducted on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Morocco, following the completion of the preliminary qualifying stage. Ghana progressed directly to the final round after being ranked among Africa’s top ten futsal nations, a position that earned them a bye from the opening phase of the qualifiers.

That ranking placed the Black Stars Futsal just one hurdle away from qualification, with the tie against Zambia now standing between them and a return to the continental stage.

Ghana’s rise into Africa’s top ten has been seen as a reflection of steady development in the futsal programme, and expectations are high as they prepare for the two-legged final round. Zambia, however, are regarded as a competitive side and are expected to provide a stern test.

The winner of the tie will secure a place at the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, where Africa’s top teams will compete for continental honours and qualification spots to global competitions.