CAF reschedules 2026 WAFCON to July–August
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially rescheduled the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, shifting the tournament to 25 July – 16 August 2026. The competition had originally been scheduled to take place between 17 March and 3 April 2026, but CAF confirmed the adjustment following consultations with the global governing body FIFA and other stakeholders involved in the organization of the tournament.
According to CAF, the decision was taken due to “certain unforeseen circumstances”, although the governing body did not provide further details regarding the exact reasons behind the scheduling change.
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Morocco to host Continental Women’s Showpiece
The 2026 edition of the tournament will still be hosted by Morocco, which secured the hosting rights in October 2024. CAF noted that preparations for the competition are already underway, expressing confidence that the tournament will be successfully organized despite the change in dates.
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations remains Africa’s flagship women’s football competition, bringing together the continent’s top national teams and serving as a major platform for the continued growth of the women’s game across Africa.
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Growing Importance of WAFCON
In recent years, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has gained increasing global attention, reflecting the rapid rise of women’s football worldwide. The rescheduling ensures that the tournament calendar remains aligned with other international football events and gives participating nations more time to prepare for the continental showdown.
CAF reiterated its commitment to delivering a competitive and well-organized championship, with fans across Africa expected to closely follow the tournament next summer.
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