US EditionKenya: CAF Postpones Wafcon 2026 Over Unseen Circumstances
CAF postponed the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 to July-August citing unforeseen circumstances agreed with partners to ensure tournament success.
- On Thursday, the Confederation of African Football announced it moved the 2026 TotalEnergies WAFCON from 17 March–3 April to 25 July–16 August 2026 due to 'unforeseen circumstances' agreed with partners.
- Rumours had been building that postponement grew in recent weeks and months despite participating national teams intensifying preparations; a South African government official offered to replace Morocco, while CAF did not confirm Morocco's hosting status.
- The delay arrived just 12 days before kickoff, leaving players and teams without scheduled games during the international break as many had paused their lives to train.
- The change affects the tournament's role as a qualifier because Patrice Motsepe, CAF president, had ruled out postponement since the four semi-finalists qualify directly for the tournament in Brazil and quarter-final losers get another chance via play-offs.
- CAF has yet to clarify whether Morocco will still host, while football watchers say the postponement raises questions about CAF's commitment and South African officials increase pressure.
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The African Copa de Nacións Feminina (CAN), originally scheduled to take place in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April, was added and will now be held from 25 July to 16 August, announced the African Football Confederation (CAF) this Friday (5).
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