South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has clarified that no official decision has been taken regarding a change of host for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON, following comments by Deputy Minister Peace Mabe suggesting that South Africa would step in for Morocco.
Speaking on Sunday at the HollywoodBets Super League Awards, Mabe said South Africa was ready to host the tournament should Morocco be unable to do so, citing the country's infrastructure, hospitality capacity and experience in staging major international events.
We took an opportunity that presented itself because we feel we have the necessary infrastructure and support to host the WAFCON. When Morocco said, We are not able to host, South Africa said: Yes. We are available. We are going to take it,' Mabe told SABC Sport.
