Rosalind Amoh reacts to WAFCON postponement

2026-03-07 - 00:05

Former Black Queens Management Committee member and current Women's Football Committee chairperson Rosalind Amoh has described the postponement of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations as unsurprising, though still disappointing. The Confederation of African Football confirmed that the tournament will now be played from July 25 to August 16, 2026, after being delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. Speaking to Citi Sports, Amoh revealed that speculation about potential challenges had been circulating earlier in the year. "It comes as no surprise even though it is disappointing," she said. "There were speculations earlier in the year about Morocco's readiness to host the competition, but CAF moved to debunk those claims at the time." Reports had emerged in January suggesting that hosts Morocco were reluctant to stage the women's tournament, though CAF initially dismissed those concerns. Amoh noted that major tournaments typically follow strict timelines and readiness indicators, including venue preparations and logistical planning, making the postponement unexpected at this stage. She also highlighted the significant impact the rescheduling will have on participating nations. "The implications are huge because these tournaments are structured within everyone's football calendar. Once the competition is rescheduled, it affects the timelines and preparations of all the teams involved." Ghana's Black Queens had been preparing for the tournament, which was originally scheduled to kick off later this month. They now face an extended wait and a reshuffled preparation schedule ahead of the July-August window. Send your news stories to [email protected] and via WhatsApp on +233 546310076.