CAF said the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was postponed to give host nations enough time to secure suitable venues and infrastructure, ensuring a safe and high‑quality environment for the teams
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has explained why the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, was postponed. In an interview on SuperSport’s Soccer Africa, CAF’s acting Secretary-General, Samson Adamu, admitted it wasn’t an easy call, but the priority was making sure the teams get the best possible environment to play in. The WAFCON […] Why we postponed 2026 WAFCON – CAF