Saly:Africa's top beach soccer teams are set to compete in the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2026, scheduled from November 28 to December 6 in Saly, Senegal. This tournament will bring together eight nations vying for continental honors and a spot in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

According to Confederation of African Football, the official match schedule and kick-off times have been confirmed for the event. The tournament will commence with hosts and defending champions Senegal facing Ghana on November 28. The match is set for 16h30 local time, following the opening game between Mozambique and Uganda at 15h00.

The competition will feature two groups, with Senegal, Mozambique, Uganda, and Ghana in Group A. Group B consists of Mauritania, Morocco, Malawi, and Angola. The group stage will conclude on December 2, after which the top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on December 4.

Mauritania, the previous edition's runners-up, will start their campaign against Angola on November 29, followed by Morocco's game against Malawi. The tournament will conclude with the third-place play-off and final on December 6.

In addition to continental glory, the tournament serves as Africa's qualifying competition for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2027, with the two finalists earning a place in the global event. This competition is part of CAF's efforts to expand its portfolio of continental tournaments, showcasing African football talent and drawing increased interest from audiences worldwide.