- The upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) faces uncertainty regarding Morocco’s willingness to host, with the tournament scheduled to begin in less than two weeks.
- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stated that the matter is receiving urgent and high-level attention and will clarify the situation in the coming days.
- Morocco is slated to host the tournament for the third consecutive time from 17 March to 3 April, just weeks after a chaotic end to the men’s tournament that saw Senegal stage a walk-off protest during the final.
- South Africa, which previously offered to step in as host, has strongly criticised Morocco for the uncertainty, with its sports minister stating they would not allow women to be treated in such a fashion.
- The tournament is crucial as it serves as a qualifying event for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, and CAF had previously ruled out changing the dates.
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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in doubt less than two weeks before tournament in Morocco
