The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Morocco will remain the host nation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with no changes to the competition’s schedule.
The decision was ratified during the CAF Executive Committee meeting held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, under the leadership of CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
In recent weeks, speculation had suggested that Morocco could withdraw from hosting duties, sparking concerns about a possible change of venue or adjustment to the tournament dates.
However, CAF moved quickly to dismiss the rumours, reaffirming both Morocco’s hosting rights and the originally agreed timeline for the continent’s flagship women’s football competition.
Morocco previously staged the 2022 edition of WAFCON, receiving widespread praise for its organisation, quality infrastructure and record-breaking attendance figures, which marked a major milestone for women’s football in Africa.
With the confirmation now official, participating nations can proceed with certainty as they intensify preparations for the 2026 tournament, expected to further elevate the profile of women’s football across the continent.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
