According to Africasoccer.com, the Moroccan Football Federation is requesting that the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations be postponed due to numerous obligations.
From March 17 to April 3, 2026, the North African nation will host the CAF’s premier women’s competition. Sixteen nations will compete for the coveted trophy.
With the host country scheduled to make a formal appeal to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on a number of urgent problems, the tournament might potentially be postponed.
Due to numerous obligations, including the requirement to complete the Moroccan league by May 15, 2026, in time for the 2026 World Cup, the Moroccan FA decided to request a postponement of the tournament.
In addition, the Moroccan football governing body intends to concentrate on the Atlas Lions’ preparations for the international tournament that will take place in Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
After failing to achieve automatic qualification, Egypt, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Mali were invited to participate in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament, which will include 16 teams for the first time.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are the record holders of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, winning the title ten times. They won the previous edition and will be hoping to defend the title in the North African country.
Below are the WAFCON Group pairings:
Group A: Morocco – Algeria – Senegal – Kenya.
Group B: South Africa – Ivory Coast – Burkina Faso – Tanzania.
Group C: Nigeria – Zambia – Egypt – Malawi.
Group D: Ghana – Cameroon – Mali – Cape Verde.
