Atlas Lions beat Libya to qualify for 2026 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations

Morocco’s beach soccer national team

Morocco secured a place at the finals in Senegal with a 7-1 win in the second leg, following a 4-2 victory in the first match.

On 19/10/2026 at 09h00

The Atlas Lions have qualified for the 2026 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations in Senegal after beating Libya in the second leg of the final qualifying round on Sunday, October 18.

Marco Octavio’s side won 7-1 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora. Amine El Bidouri and Badr El Kraichly each scored a hat-trick, while Ayoub Hichou added the other goal.

Morocco had also won the first leg, played in Benghazi, Libya, by a score of 4-2.

The 2026 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations will take place from November 28 to December 6. The tournament will serve as a qualifying competition for the next Beach Soccer World Cup, scheduled for 2027, although the host country and dates have yet to be announced.

By Oumeïma Er-rafay
On 19/10/2026 at 09h00