The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) originally set to commence on March 17 in Morocco, now rescheduled to July 25-August 16. CAF cited unforeseen circumstances as the reason for this decision, aiming to guarantee the tournament's maximum success. The move impacts tournament preparations for participating countries, including Kenya.

Kenya's national women's football team, known as the Harambee Starlets, was among 24 nations gearing up for the competition and had been placed in Group A alongside host nation Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria. The team's coach, Beldine Odemba, had them engaged in international friendlies in Ivory Coast, where they encountered narrow defeats in both matches against local opponents and Benin, demonstrating their readiness for the continental showdown.

The postponement allows time for teams to recalibrate their strategies and intensify their preparations, as many had planned to finalize training camps leading up to the original competition dates. With the added time leading up to the tournament, stakeholders in women's football will be hopeful that this decision will enhance the quality and success of the Wafcon, drawing increased attention and support for women's sports in Africa.