South Africa to Host 2026 Women's AFCON, Replacing Morocco
01 February 2026at20:26
South Africa's Deputy Minister of Sport, Bess Mabe, announced that South Africa will host the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals. The announcement was made during the Hollywoodbets Super League awards ceremony.
The Deputy Minister clarified that the tournament will take place from March 17 to April 3, 2026, and will feature 16 African national teams. Morocco was originally slated to host this edition.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not yet officially announced this change. The announcement by the South African Deputy Minister of Sport comes less than two months before the tournament's scheduled start.
Q&A
Why is South Africa hosting the 2026 Women's AFCON instead of Morocco?
South Africa's Deputy Minister of Sport confirmed the nation will host the 2026 Women's AFCON from March 17 to April 3, replacing Morocco. This decision impacts 16 African national teams.
What does the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) stance imply regarding the 2026 Women's AFCON host change?
CAF has not yet officially announced South Africa as the host for the 2026 Women's AFCON, despite the South African Deputy Minister of Sport's public statement, suggesting an ongoing process or pending confirmation.
