The Digest:
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly postponed the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) just weeks before its scheduled start on March 17. According to reports, the decision was taken during a meeting on Friday, February 27, less than three weeks from the tournament's planned kick-off. The expanded 16-team tournament, which was set to be hosted by Morocco and serve as qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, had been surrounded by speculation following remarks from South Africa's vice-minister and a lack of formal communication from CAF. Defending champions Nigeria's Super Falcons are currently preparing for friendly matches against Cameroon.
Key Points:
- The last-minute postponement disrupts preparations for all 16 participating nations, including defending champions Nigeria.
- It raises significant logistical and financial concerns for teams, officials, and host facilities.
- The lack of formal communication from CAF prior to the reported decision suggests internal organizational challenges.
- The postponement impacts the qualification pathway for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
- Morocco's withdrawal as host, linked to fallout from the 2025 AFCON final, is believed to be a contributing factor.
Sources: Pulse Sports
