The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to issue a formal statement on the status of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) within the next 48 hours, according to Media Talk Africa. The announcement comes amid widespread speculation that the tournament, scheduled to be hosted by Morocco, may be postponed.
CAF Communications Director Luxolo September confirmed the body’s focus on the matter in a post on the social media platform X earlier today, stating that the situation is receiving “urgent and high-level attention” from the continent’s soccer governing authority.
The 2026 edition of the WAFCON is currently slated to run from March 17 to April 3. A key feature of the tournament is that its four semifinalists will secure qualification for the 2025 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Any postponement would therefore have significant implications for national teams’ preparations and qualification pathways.
Morocco was selected to host the 2026 tournament and also served as the host nation for the delayed 2024 WAFCON, which took place in July 2024. The kingdom’s consecutive role as host underscores its growing commitment to women’s football on the continent.
CAF’s pending communication is anticipated to clarify the future scheduling of the premier women’s national team competition in Africa. The decision will be closely monitored by participating member associations, players, and stakeholders, given the tournament’s direct link to global World Cup qualification and its role in developing the women’s game across Africa. The outcome will set a clear timeline for all preparatory activities leading up to the event.
