African Futsal Forum to Meet CAF in Morocco for Growth

The Confederation of African Football has invited the African Futsal Forum to participate in a high-level round-table meeting in Morocco during the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in October 2026. This meeting aims to gather key stakeholders to discuss the growth, professionalisation, and long-term sustainability of futsal across Africa.

Topics will include domestic leagues, youth and women's development, player and coaching development, refereeing, infrastructure, club development, sponsorship, broadcasting, and commercialisation. Nigeria’s Futsal representative, Shamsudeen Tijjani Yusuf, described the invitation as a significant moment for African futsal, emphasizing the continent's vast talent and potential.

He highlighted the necessity for stronger structures, competitions, and investment pathways. The Forum intends to advocate for practical initiatives at the Morocco meeting to enhance futsal foundations and create more opportunities for players, clubs, and national teams, ultimately aiming to build a more professional and globally competitive African futsal ecosystem.