CAF Postpones 2026 WAFCON to July over ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’ in Morocco

CAF has rescheduled the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to hold between July and August. 

The continental football governing body announced the rescheduling in a statement on Thursday.

The 2026 WAFCON was initially scheduled to take place from March 17 through April 3 in Morocco.

However, CAF has revealed that adjustments have been made to its plans for the competition “to ensure the success of this important women’s competition, in the light of certain unforeseen circumstances”.

The new dates for the tournament will be from July 25 to August 16.

“In October 2024, the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) granted the hosting rights for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (“WAFCON”) 2026 to Morocco, and this tournament was scheduled for 17 March to 3 April 2026,” the statement reads.

“After discussions between CAF and its partners, FIFA and other stakeholders, CAFdecided to reschedule the dates of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026, to 25 July – 16 August 2026; to ensure the success of this important women’s competition, in the light of certain unforeseen circumstances.

“Preparations for the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 are underway, and all the parties are confident that it will be very successful.”

The rescheduled WAFCON will also serve as qualifiers for the next FIFA Women’s World Cup, with all four semi-finalists guaranteed a place in the tournament in Brazil.

The Super Falcons are the defending champions and are drawn in Group C against Zambia, Egypt, Malawi.