CAN Féminine 2026: South Africa violently tackles Morocco and proposes to steal the limelight

The uncertainties surrounding the holding of the tournament, initially scheduled from March 17 to April 3 in the Kingdom, are causing irritation in South Africa. Despite a recent confirmation from the CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, no official signs of preparation are coming from the host country less than two weeks before the event.

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Gayton McKenzie strongly criticized the Moroccan management, considering the country unproductive in its communication for this third consecutive organization. "The situation regarding the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is very worrying," said the South African minister, refusing that women’s football be treated with so much uncertainty.

The South African official has clearly positioned his country as a credible alternative thanks to its high-level infrastructure. "If Morocco is not going to host it, South Africa is ready," he said, adding that his country would never be taken hostage by less equipped nations.

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Faced with this growing pressure, the Confederation of African Football should break its silence imminently. Luxolo September, the communication manager of the organization, announced that an official statement would be made in the next 48 hours to clarify the fate of the competition, while the qualified countries are already in the preparation phase.