The road to the CAF Futsal AFCON kicked off with an absolute rollercoaster as Ghana’s national futsal team played out a high-octane 6–6 draw against Zambia. Hosted at the University of Cape Coast Sports Hall, the match lived up to the hype, leaving fans breathless and the aggregate score perfectly balanced.
The Ghana National Futsal Team (Black Stars) in high-intensity action against Zambia during the first-leg 6–6 thriller at the University of Cape Coast Sports Hall.
Despite the home advantage, the Black Stars couldn’t pull away from a resilient Zambian side. The encounter was a tactical chess match played at breakneck speed, with both teams showcasing clinical finishing and a few defensive lapses that kept the scoreboard ticking. According to FIFA’s latest futsal insights, the pace of the African game has increased significantly over the last qualification cycle.
Ghana will now have to sharpen their edge as they prepare for a daunting trip to Lusaka. With the return leg scheduled for February 8, the stakes couldn’t be higher: a spot in the continental showpiece is effectively down to a “winner-takes-all” showdown in Zambia. Fans can follow live updates on the Ghana FA official channels as the squad departs for the final leg.
For more local coverage, visit our Ghana Sports section or check out our futsal archives.
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