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CAF Delays Women's Africa Cup of Nations

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations has been delayed. It was initially set to take place in Morocco on March 17.

18 March 2026Β·4 MIN READΒ·πŸ“ Casablanca, Morocco
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Kwame Asante

Sports & Culture Editor

βœ…REVIEWED BY PULSEAFRICA EDITORIAL TEAM
CAF Delays Women's Africa Cup of Nations

Introduction to the Delay

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed that the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations would not take place in Morocco as planned on March 17.

The Decision

Instead, it has been pushed further down the calendar. Criticism has swiftly followed the decision.

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This article was researched and compiled by the PulseAfrica editorial team using information from international news sources including Reuters, BBC Africa, Al Jazeera, AFP, and local African media outlets. PulseAfrica is committed to accurate, balanced and independent journalism covering all 54 African nations in three languages.

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