"The Confederation of African Football (Caf) in a statement released on Thursday said it was rescheduling the tournament due to "unforseen [sic] circumstances". The tournament, which this year doubles up as a qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, was scheduled to be held from 17 March to 3 April."
"Speculation about the country's willingness to host the tournament increased after the chaotic scenes that played out in the 2025 men's Afcon final, which Morocco lost 1-0 to Senegal in a dramatic match at the Stade Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat."
"The postponement will once again lead to questions about Caf's commitment to the women's game, with the 2020 Wafcon cancelled entirely because of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations was rescheduled until early 2022."
The Confederation of African Football postponed the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for March 17 to April 3 in Morocco, citing unforeseen circumstances. The tournament, which qualifies teams for the 2027 Women's World Cup, was to feature an expanded 16-team format with group stage draw completed in January. Morocco's hosting faced uncertainty following chaotic scenes at the 2025 men's Afcon final. Caf stated the postponement ensures tournament success but provided no new host or dates. This postponement reflects ongoing challenges in women's football organization, following the 2020 Wafcon cancellation and 2024 Wafcon rescheduling to July.
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