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.
Kwame Asante
Sports & Culture Editor
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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