Angola vs Argelia | Highlights | 2026 Futsal AFCON
The Palancas Negras will aim to win their first continental title and get revenge in the final.
ALGERIA STRUCK FIRST WITH TWO GOALS
Algeria took the lead in the ninth minute when Mathieu Hammad converted a free kick that beat the defensive wall. In the 19th minute, Ait Hamadouche doubled the advantage with an individual move finished by a low shot, giving Algeria a 2-0 lead before halftime.
However, Angola responded in the second half and began its comeback in the 29th minute, when Aderito Santos capitalized on an opposition mistake during the buildup to pull one goal back. Angola continued to apply pressure, and in the 35th minute, Hornes Do Santo scored the equalizer after receiving the ball in front of goal.
CHICO COMPLETED THE COMEBACK AS ALGERIA SUFFERED A RED CARD
With extra time looming, Francisco Gabriel Chico stepped up in the 38th minute to score the winner and complete Angola’s comeback for a 3-2 victory.
Algeria tried to respond in the closing moments, but Amar Bessa was sent off for a reckless foul on João Cambangula in the final moments of the match.
Angola will play in the final on Wednesday, October 21, at 3:55 PM ET (8:00 PM local time), against the winner of the semifinal between Morocco and Egypt. Algeria will compete in the third-place playoff on the same day.
ANGOLA COMES FROM BEHIND TO REACH THE 2026 AFRICA FUTSAL CUP OF NATIONS FINAL
- ANGOLA’S COMEBACK: The Palancas Negras defeated Algeria 3-2 after trailing 2-0 in the semifinal.
- CHICO SEALED THE WIN: Francisco Gabriel Chico scored the winner in the 38th minute. Amar Bessa was sent off late in the match.
- A SHOT AT REVENGE: Angola will return to the final after losing to Morocco in 2024 and will aim to claim its first continental title.
