The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has extended its best wishes to the continent’s representatives as the Futsal World Cup gets underway in Uzbekistan. In a social media post, CAF stated: “All the best of luck to our representatives at the FutsalWC that kicks off today.”
Morocco, Angola and Libya are flying the flag for Africa in the 10th edition of the global indoor football tournament, which runs from 14 September to 6 October 2024.
The competition features 24 teams divided into six groups of four, with the African nations hoping to make a significant impact on the world stage.
Angola will be the first African team in action, facing Afghanistan on Sunday in what could be a challenging opener for the Southern African side.
CAF’s message of support underlines the importance of the tournament to African futsal, as the continent seeks to improve its standing in the global game.
The Futsal World Cup provides a platform for Africa’s top indoor football nations to showcase their skills against the world’s best, with CAF’s backing adding an extra boost to their campaign.
