CAF Confirms Senegal As Host of 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON

CAF Confirms Senegal As Host of 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON

Sampson Adedeji

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed Senegal as the host nation for the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following approval by its Executive Committee, BSN Sports.com.ng reports.

The decision underscores CAF’s confidence in Senegal’s proven capacity to stage top-level international competitions, while also acknowledging the nation’s significant role in the development of beach soccer across the continent.

Senegal remains the most successful team in the history of the competition, boasting a record five titles. 

The West Africans are also the defending champions, having won the last five consecutive editions, including the 2024 tournament held in Egypt.

The 2026 edition will feature eight of Africa’s leading beach soccer nations, with teams also battling for qualification spots to the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Senegal previously hosted the tournament in 2021, further strengthening its credentials as a reliable host for major continental events.