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2026 Women's AFCON: FRMF to request CAF to postpone the final phase

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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) is preparing to submit an official request to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to postpone the final phase of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, originally scheduled from March 17 to April 3, to a later date.

FRMF to request CAF to postpone the final phase

According to the daily Al Mountakhab, this move by the federation, led by Fouzi Lekjaa, comes amid intense pressure on the national fixture list. The repeated postponements of the professional championship, due to several commitments including the African Nations Championship (CHAN), the Arab Cup and the AFCON, have severely disrupted the schedule.

Furthermore, FIFA requires the local championship to conclude before May 15, making the organization even more complicated.

At the same time, Moroccan clubs are active on the continental stage, in both the Champions League and the Confederation Cup, which adds further pressure on the calendar and the availability of recently renovated stadiums.

Meanwhile, the Moroccan women's national team faces a packed international schedule next month, with friendly matches followed by participation in the World Cup in the United States.In light of these constraints, the FRMF is expected to advocate for a postponement at the next CAF meeting, while reaffirming Morocco's readiness to host the competition at another date.