South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has criticised Morocco over the uncertainty surrounding the hosting of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
McKenzie expressed concern about the lack of clear communication regarding the tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3. The North African country is expected to host the competition for the third consecutive time.
However, with just days remaining before the planned start date, there has been no official confirmation from either Morocco or the Confederation of African Football about whether the tournament will proceed as scheduled.
'The situation regarding the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is very concerning," McKenzie said.
He added that South Africa is ready to step in and host the tournament if Morocco is unable to organise the competition.
"If Morocco is ready to host the WAFCON because they had a brilliant AFCON, they should do so. If they are not ready, we want to tell them we have stadiums. We are not a country with less infrastructure. We will never be held hostage by countries that have less than what we have.
"We don't wait for no one. We will not allow women's football to be treated in such fashion. If Morocco is not going to host it, South Africa is standing ready to host."
Meanwhile, CAF’s Head of Communications, Luxolo September, has said the organisation will issue an official update within the next 48 hours.
The tournament will feature 16 teams from across Africa, with qualified nations already preparing for the competition.
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