In their debut appearance at the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Algeria has secured a historic qualification for the semi-finals. After a challenging tournament opener against the hosts, the team coached by Nordine Benamrouche managed a 2-2 draw against Libya, with goals from Skander Ali Si Chaïb and Samyr Teffaf. Facing a must-win scenario against Zambia, the Algerians triumphed 7-4, led by an exceptional five-goal performance from Walid Betterki. This victory earned them the second spot in Group A, marking a major milestone for the national team as they advance to the tournament's final four.