President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has reaffirmed that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will proceed as planned, dismissing speculation surrounding the tournament’s hosting arrangements.

Recent reports suggested that Morocco could withdraw from hosting duties following developments after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This sparked discussions about a possible replacement host, with South Africa reportedly expressing interest in stepping in should the need arise.

However, speaking at a CAF Executive Council press conference, Motsepe stressed that there are ongoing discussions but assured that the competition remains firmly on track.

“There are discussions taking place, and there are a lot of competitions. Morocco came to assist because there were many countries that wanted to host it, but because we didn’t have time, our standards were very high,” Motsepe explained.

He added that several nations remain interested in hosting the tournament, though some have requested a change in the scheduled dates — a move CAF is unwilling to consider.

“We can’t change the date because it’s one of those qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup,” he stated. “The WAFCON continues, it’s going to be successful, and we will make sure it takes place within the window.”

The 2026 WAFCON is slated to run from March 17 to April 3. Ghana’s Black Queens will be aiming to end their decade-long wait for a maiden continental title when the tournament kicks off.