Kenya’s national futsal team has learned its route to the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026 following the official draw conducted on Wednesday in Rabat, Morocco.
The draw set the stage for a demanding qualification campaign that will see 18 teams battle for just seven available slots at the continental finals, where they will join hosts and defending champions Morocco.
For Kenya, the journey begins in the first round against Namibia in a two-legged tie. The first leg is scheduled for January 23, 2026, with the return leg set for January 28, 2026.
As is standard in the qualifiers, the winner will be decided on aggregate score over the two matches, with the victorious side advancing to the second and decisive round of qualification.
The pairing against Namibia presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Kenya. Namibia has steadily grown in stature in futsal across the region, while Kenya has been working to establish consistency and competitiveness on the continental stage.
The first round will therefore be crucial, not just in terms of progression, but also as a test of Kenya’s tactical discipline, squad depth, and mental strength over two tightly scheduled fixtures.
Elsewhere in the first round, several intriguing encounters were confirmed. Cape Verde will face Senegal in what promises to be a highly competitive tie, Cameroon have been drawn against South Sudan, while Zimbabwe will take on regional rivals Tanzania.
These matches are expected to set a high tempo for the rest of the qualification campaign, given the growing quality of futsal across Africa.
CAF Futsal AFCON Morocco 2026 Qualifiers
FIRST ROUND
First Leg: 23 January 2026
Second Leg: 28 January 2026
M1 & 2: Cape Verde vs Senegal
M3 & 4: Namibia vs Kenya
M5 & 6: Cameroon vs South Sudan
M7 & 8: Zimbabwe vs Tanzania
SECOND ROUND
First Leg: 03-04 February 2026
Second Leg: 07-08 February 2026
M9 & 10: Cape Verde/Senegal vs Egypt
M11 & 12: Namibia/Kenya vs Libya
M13 & 14: Cameroon/South Sudan vs Angola
M15 & 16: Zimbabwe/Tanzania vs Cote d’Ivoire
M17 & 18: Ghana vs Zambia
M19 & 20: Mauritania vs Mozambique
M21 & 22: Guinea vs Algeria
Should Kenya successfully navigate past Namibia, an even sterner test awaits in the second round. The Kenyans would face Libya, with the decisive round also played over two legs.
The first leg of the second round is slated for February 3 or 4, 2026, while the return leg will take place on February 7 or 8. Only the winners of these second-round ties will earn a place at the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal AFCON Morocco 2026, underlining the narrow margin for error at this stage.
The full second-round lineup includes Cape Verde or Senegal against Egypt, Namibia or Kenya versus Libya, Cameroon or South Sudan facing Angola, and Zimbabwe or Tanzania taking on Côte d’Ivoire.
Ghana will play Zambia, Mauritania will meet Mozambique, while Guinea have been paired with Algeria. Each of these ties reflects the depth of competition in African futsal, with several established nations and emerging sides all eyeing a place at the finals.
For Kenya, qualification would mark a significant milestone in the country’s futsal development efforts under the Football Kenya Federation.
With structured planning, disciplined performances, and strong support from stakeholders, the national team will be aiming to turn the Namibia tie into a springboard toward a historic appearance at the continental showpiece
in Morocco.