Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- South Africa has moved to clarify its position amid growing speculation surrounding the hosting of the 2026 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), stressing that no formal decision has been taken to relocate the tournament from Morocco.

In a media statement issued on Sunday, 1 February , the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture addressed remarks previously made by the Deputy Minister at the Hollywoodbets Super League Awards, which had triggered widespread discussion about South Africa potentially stepping in as an alternative host.

According to the statement signed by Minister Gayton McKenzie, South Africa has merely expressed a willingness to support the Confederation of African Football (CAF) should al...