The curtain could fall, at least temporarily, on one of the most anticipated events in continental football: the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Initially scheduled to take place in Morocco, the tournament is now likely facing an imminent postponement. According to journalist Romain Molina, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to officially announce the decision to delay the event in the coming hours.
This possible postponement comes at a time when the African governing body is already under pressure. The management of the 2025 AFCON faced heavy criticism, particularly regarding infrastructure and overall organization, which many African football observers deemed inadequate. In this context, Morocco’s withdrawal seems, for some, to be an indirect result of accumulated frustrations, intensified by the final loss to Senegal and the significant influence of figures like Fouzi Lekjaa within the CAF.
Officially, the organization cites constraints related to the international calendar and the desire to ensure optimal conditions and suitable infrastructure for the players. However, behind the scenes, many analysts believe this decision also reflects ongoing political tensions and internal power struggles that continue to influence the governance of African football.
For the teams involved, this delay opens a period of uncertainty. Players and their coaching staff will need to adjust their planning, both physically and strategically, while waiting for a new official date. For the CAF, this new episode risks further tarnishing its image, already weakened by controversies surrounding the 2025 AFCON and the logistical challenges faced during its major competitions.
