2026 WAFCON: CAF postpones competition to August over ‘unforeseen circumstances’
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2026 WAFCON: CAF postpones competition to August over ‘unforeseen circumstances’
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially postponed the 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), pushing the tournament to July and August due to what it described as “unforeseen circumstances” affecting preparations in host nation Morocco.
CAF confirmed the decision in a statement on Thursday, announcing that the continental women’s championship will now take place from July 25 to August 16, 2026, instead of the original schedule of March 17 to April 3, 2026.
According to the African football governing body, the adjustment followed consultations with global football authorities and other stakeholders involved in the organisation of the tournament.
“After discussions bet...