DR ‹ › Morocco remains ready to host the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) «at any time», Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour said, despite the tournament's last-minute postponement. «This was a decision made by CAF», Mezzour told the BBC, stressing that Morocco is fully prepared «to host any competition, any time, and we will be very proud and very happy to host it, be it this month or within three months». Initially scheduled to kick off on March 17, the tournament has been postponed to July 25–August 16 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which cited «unforeseen circumstances» without providing further details. CAF said the rescheduling followed discussions with its partners, including FIFA and other stakeholders, in order to ensure the success of the competition. The late decision, announced just 12 days before kickoff, disrupted preparations for several teams already in training camps, drawing criticism from players and observers, the same source reports. Speculation has also emerged regarding the hosting arrangements, with South Africa signaling its readiness to step in if necessary.
