BREAKING: CAF postpones WAFCON 2026 to July
Naija News • 51m ago
The Confederation of African Football has officially postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, shifting the tournament from its initial March schedule to a new window between July and August, PUNCH Online reports.
The continental football governing body confirmed the decision in a statement published on its website on Thursday, ending weeks of uncertainty surrounding the tournament.
The competition, which Morocco secured the rights to host in October 2024, will now run from July 25 to August 16, following consultations between CAF, FIFA and other key stakeholders involved in organising the event.
The tournament was originally scheduled to take place from March 17 to April 3.
CAF said the change in dates was necessary to ensure the smooth organisation of the continent...