CAF to Decide on WAFCON 2026 Next Week!

CAF to Decide on WAFCON 2026 Next Week!

Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is scheduled to make a critical decision next week regarding the future of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which currently hangs in the balance as the tournament faces significant host questions and scheduling uncertainty .
Background: Host Nation Uncertainty
The 2026 WAFCON was originally set to be staged in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026, with a record 16 teams competing an expansion from 12 as part of CAF’s ongoing efforts to grow women’s football on the continent .
However, multiple reports indicate that Morocco may no longer be able to host the competition. This follows a formal request from the Morocco Football Federation to CAF for a postponement due to congestion in their domestic football calendar and other organizational pressures .
Reports of Possible Move to South Africa
Amid the uncertainty, there have been claims that South Africa could step in as an alternative host if Morocco officially withdraws. Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, reportedly stated that South Africa would be ready to host. However, official clarification later emphasized that no decision has been finalized, and Morocco remains the designated host until CAF confirms otherwise

What CAF Will Decide
CAF’s Executive Committee is expected to convene next week to determine whether the 2026 WAFCON will:
proceed as originally scheduled in Morocco;
be postponed to a later date; or
be reassigned to a different host nation entirely .
The outcome of this meeting is likely to be a watershed moment for African women’s football, given the tight timeline leading up to the planned kick-off in March and the implications for teams that have already qualified and prepared for the finals.
Impact on Teams and Fans
With less than two months before the scheduled start, players, coaching staff, and football federations across the continent are watching closely. The uncertainty has stirred debate among fans and stakeholders regarding logistics, planning, and the future landscape of the continental tournament.
Sele Media Africa will continue to bring updates on CAF’s decision and its implications for WAFCON 2026.

Citations:
1.https://bsnsports.com.ng/post/CAF-To-Decide-On-WAFCON-2026-Next-Week

2.https://www.cafonline.com/en/caf-womens-africa-cup-of-nations/news/caf-announces-expansion-of-totalenergies-caf-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-to-16-teams-from-2026

3.https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/caf-ban-2026-wafcon-faces-possible-postponement-2026020406310978743

4.https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/08/2026-wafcon-in-limbo-as-morocco-snubs-tournament-after-afcon-final-fallout

5.https://guardian.ng/sport/football/south-africa-replaces-morocco-as-host-of-wafcon-2026

6.https://en.hespress.com/130852-south-africa-clarifies-it-has-not-taken-over-hosting-2026-womens-afcon-morocco-remains-official-host.html

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Mustapha Labake Omowumi

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Mustapha Labake Omowumi is a journalist from Ibadan, Oyo State, and a graduate of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Mathematics. He demonstrates a strong commitment to professional journalism, with a keen interest in writing and storytelling, guided by principles of self-discipline, accuracy, and trustworthiness.

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