WAFCON 2026 rescheduled: CAF gives reasons for delay

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has explained why the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) was postponed.

CAF’s acting Secretary-General, Samson Adamu, said the decision was not easy, but it was made to ensure the tournament is held in the best possible conditions for the players and teams.

The tournament was originally planned to start on March 17, 2026, but it has now been moved to July 25 – August 16.

Adamu said there were challenges that made it impossible to hold the competition properly at the original time. He also said that after a successful men’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), it is important that the women’s tournament is also well organised and of high quality.

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CAF explains why 2026 WAFCON was postponed

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has explained the reason for postponing the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

CAF’s acting Secretary-General, Samson Adamu, said the decision was difficult but necessary to ensure the tournament is held under the best possible conditions for teams and players.

The competition, originally scheduled for March 17, 2026, will now take place from July 25 to August 16.

Adamu explained that some challenges made it impossible to host the tournament at the original time. He also added that after a successful men’s AFCON, it is important to ensure the women’s competition is organised properly and meets high standards.