Mozambique sprung a surprise on day one by defeating Egypt, who have finished third at the previous two editions of the tournament, and followed it up with a 7-3 win over the Seychelles today in Group B.

Nelson Manuel, who leads the tournament scoring charts with eight goals in his first two games, produced another impressive performance to help his country reach the knockout stages.

The Seychelles have lost their opening two matches and now cannot qualify for the last four.

That means the battle to secure a top two finish in the group is between Egypt, who face the Seychelles tomorrow and Morocco, who take on Mozambique tomorrow in the second of a double header of matches at the Saly Beach Soccer Stadium.

Depending on the results of those two matches, it could come down to a winner takes all contest between Egypt and Morocco on Wednesday (May 26).

Today’s other game came in Group A with Uganda beating Tanzania 4-3 in an exciting contest thanks to a brace from Isma Kawakulo.

Uganda and tournament hosts Senegal have now both won one match in the group, albeit Uganda have played twice, while Tanzania have one defeat to their name.

Group A features just three teams following the withdrawal of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and after a rest day in the group tomorrow, Senegal face Tanzania on May 26.

The two teams that reach the final of this continental tournament will qualify to represent Africa at the 2021 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Moscow, Russia, from August 19 to 29.