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Women's AFCON Hosting Doubts Grow, South Africa Pledges Readiness

11 de julio de 2026Carlos Mendoza1 min

Tensions are escalating around the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as Morocco's role as host nation faces increasing uncertainty. While Morocco has been a central figure in recent AFCON discussions and events, the scheduled March 17 - April 3 tournament is now clouded by doubts regarding its organization, with less than two weeks until its planned start. This situation has drawn a strong reaction from South Africa, whose Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, declared: "If Morocco doesn’t want to host the competition, South Africa is ready."