Senegal overpowers Mauritania to retain Beach Soccer AFCON title

By CAF Online

Senegal reaffirmed its dominance in African beach soccer by clinching the 2024 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations title in Hurghada, Egypt, with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Mauritania in the final on Saturday.

The Teranga Lions showcased their superior skill and experience, adding yet another accolade to their impressive record in the sport.

The match, filled with intensity and action, saw Senegal's technical prowess and experience shine through. 

Senegal has emerged victorious in five of the last six CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nation tournaments.

Despite Mauritania’s spirited fight, they were ultimately overwhelmed by the attacking power of the reigning champions.

Senegal’s robust defence and clinical finishing quickly created a gap in the scoreline, solidifying their continental supremacy.

This victory not only secures Senegal’s place as Africa’s top beach soccer team but also grants them another ticket to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

With this win, Senegal heads to the world stage brimming with confidence and a competitive spirit that has once again propelled them to the pinnacle of African beach soccer.

Award Winners

Player of the Tournament: Ninou Diatta (Senegal)

Top Scorer: Alexander Adjetey (Ghana) - 11 goals

Best Goalkeeper: Mohamed Ahmed (Egypt)

Best Player of the Final: Al Seyni Ndiaye (Senegal)

Speaking after the final, CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe said he is happy with the development and growth of Beach Soccer in all 54 CAF Member Associations.  

Dr Motsepe said it was important to encourage more African countries to play regular and competitive Beach Soccer, in order to ensure that African Beach Soccer is globally competitive.

Africa will be the centre of attention next year when Seychelles hosts the historic FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in May 2025.

Dr Motsepe said it is important that the quality and standard of African Beach Soccer is globally competitive.  

“On behalf of the 54 Member Associations of CAF, I express my gratitude to Egypt for hosting a very successful CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2024. I congratulate Senegal for winning the competition and also Mauritania for reaching the final on their first attempt. I wish Senegal and Mauritania all of the very best as they will be representing Africa in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025.”