The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to announce a decision regarding the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) within the next 48 hours, according to a report by Media Talk Africa. The tournament is currently scheduled to be hosted by Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026.
Speculation has circulated about a potential postponement of the continental finals. This follows a public statement from CAF Communications Director, Luxolo September, who posted on the social media platform X that the situation is receiving “urgent and high-level attention” from the continent’s governing body.
Morocco was selected as host after previously staging the delayed 2024 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The 2026 tournament carries significant additional weight, as the four semifinalists will directly qualify for the 2025 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The impending CAF pronouncement will clarify the future of the premier women’s football competition in Africa. A key factor in the scheduling is the need to align with the qualification calendar for the subsequent FIFA Women’s World Cup. The tournament serves as the direct pathway for African nations to secure their places at the global event.
The 2024 WAFCON, held in Côte d’Ivoire, was originally scheduled for 2024 but was postponed. Morocco’s success in hosting that edition, despite the delay, was noted as a positive precedent. The decision on the 2026 tournament will therefore impact preparations not only for the continental championship but also for the broader African campaign at the 2025 World Cup.
Stakeholders, including the host nation Morocco and participating member associations, are awaiting CAF’s official communication. The announcement will determine the competitive calendar for women’s national teams across the continent over the next two years and solidify the host’s logistical planning. The outcome will be closely watched by the global football community, given Africa’s growing prominence in the women’s game.
