Wafcon 2026 postponed 12 days before start in Morocco

Desire Oparanozie, former captain of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, expressed disappointment over the postponement of the women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), citing a lack of importance given to women’s football. The tournament, originally set for 2024, faces uncertainty due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, impacting preparations for teams like Nigeria and Ghana. Oparanozie emphasized the need for CAF to identify backup host countries to alleviate reliance on Morocco.

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