Africa’s football governing body CAF has announced that the 2026 Women’s AFCON has been postponed.
The tournament that was scheduled to be played out from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco has been rescheduled to run from July 25 to August 16.
Ghana’s Black Queens have qualified to compete in the tournament and are competing in the Pink Ladies Cup in preparation for the competition. The Black Queens won bronze at the last Women’s AFCON.
A release from CAF stated, “After discussions between CAF and its partners, FIFA and other stakeholders, CAF decided to reschedule the dates of the Total Energies CAF WAFCON 2026, to 25 July – 16 August 2026; to ensure the success of this important women’s competition, in the light of certain unforeseen circumstances.”
CAF also reassured all stakeholders that despite the change in schedule, they were confident the competition will be successful in July.
Prior to the announcement, CAF was under serious pressure to provide clarity on the continental championship largely due to host nation Morocco’s non-chalant approach to the tournament.
South Africa Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie recently blasted Morocco’s attitude towards the competition and stated that South Africa was ready to step in as hosts.
🎥 South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie says if Morocco is not ready to host the WAFCON, they should make it clear, stressing that it also has capable stadiums.
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