Nigeria, March 5 -- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially postponed the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), ending weeks of speculation about the fate of the tournament.

In a statement published on Thursday, CAF confirmed that the competition, originally scheduled to take place in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April, has been moved to 25 July - 16 August.

CAF stated: "In October 2024, the Confederation Africaine de Football ('CAF') granted the hosting rights for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations ('WAFCON') 2026 to Morocco, and this tournament was scheduled for 17 March to 3 April 2026."

The continental body added: "After discussions between CAF and its partners, FIFA and other stakeholders, ...