Ghana failed to qualify for the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations after they succumbed to a 2–0 loss to Zambia in the second leg of their final qualifying tie.
The result sealed Zambia’s progress on aggregate, following an entertaining 6–6 draw in the first leg that left the game wide open.
In the return match, Zambia showed greater discipline and game management. They defended well, limited Ghana’s attacking threat, and took their chances when they came.
Ghana, who impressed going forward in the first leg, could not find the same sharpness this time. Zambia stayed organised and struck twice to end the Black Stars’ futsal hopes.
The defeat means Ghana will miss out on the 2026 Futsal AFCON, which will be hosted in Morocco.
By: Pascal Amoah
