The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) have scheduled the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations for March 2026 - this will be six months after the completion of the 2025 edition of the women's continental competition.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the calendar for women's football events for the years 2025 and 2026. The CAF Women's Champions League is scheduled to take place from November 13 to December 7, 2025, in a yet-to-be-announced host country. Following this, the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will be held from July 5 to July 26, 2026, with the host nation still to be confirmed. Additionally, CAF has set the dates for the CAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, which will run from October 14 to November 9, 2024, aiming to qualify teams for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This structured calendar aims to provide a clear framework for planning and development in women's football across the continent.