By Peter Omopo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled to be hosted by Morocco, shifting the tournament from its original March start date to a new window in July and August.
CAF confirmed the decision in a statement published on its official website on Thursday, bringing clarity to weeks of uncertainty surrounding the continental women’s football competition.
According to the statement, the tournament will now take place from July 25 to August 16, 2026, following consultations between CAF, FIFA and other stakeholders involved in organising the event.
The continental football governing body explained that the change in dates was necessary to ensure the successful organisation of the competition.
CAF recalled that Morocco was granted the hosting rights for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in October 2024, with the tournament initially scheduled to run from March 17 to April 3, 2026.
However, after discussions with FIFA and other partners, the body said it decided to reschedule the tournament in light of certain unforeseen circumstances.
CAF added that preparations for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 are ongoing and expressed confidence that the competition will be successfully organised in Morocco.
