
The Moroccan Atlas Lions futsal team, led by coach Hicham Dguig, secured a decisive victory against Cape Verde in a friendly preparation tournament. The team displayed intense high pressing, quick ball movement, and effective offense. Bilal El Bakkali and Idriss RaΓ―ss El Fenni each scored two goals, with IsmaΓ―l Amazal, Youssef Jawad, and captain Soufiane El Mesrar also contributing to the score. Cape Verde managed only one goal against the powerful Moroccan side. This tournament, held in Berkane from April 10 to 14, serves as preparation for upcoming continental competitions, including the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations futsal, scheduled to take place in Morocco from October 12 to 21, 2026. Following this win, the Atlas Lions will face the Libyan team, the Knights of the Mediterranean, on Tuesday at 7 PM in the same venue. Libya, who finished third in the last Africa Cup of Nations and were African champions in 2008, are expected to provide a more challenging match. This encounter will be a crucial test for Morocco, who are three-time defending champions from 2016, 2020, and 2024, as they aim for a fourth consecutive title.
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