Morocco or South Africa… conflicting words confuse “Ladies Can”

On Monday, the Deputy Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture in South Africa, Bertha Peace Mabe, said that her country will host the final tournament of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which is expected to take place Morocco Between March 17 and the following April 3.

The head of the South African country explained in a press release that his country did not delay in announcing the preparations for the tournament, in which 16 teams will participate, after being notified. Morocco Not wanting to embrace the continental competition.

A few hours later, the Ministry of Sports, Arts and Culture in Pretoria issued a clear statement about the Deputy Minister’s comments about Cannes hosting women.

Sports Minister Gaito McKenzie rejected his deputy’s comments about hosting the continental tournament, stressing that “Morocco The country is still well prepared for the tournament.”

The minister said that his deputy’s comments were “misunderstood,” adding that they represented “willingness to help.” Confederation of African Football If necessary, look for other ways of organization.

The ministry stressed that “in the future, how South Africa prepares for the tournament must be confirmed by CAF, get the government’s approval, ensure that the stadiums and infrastructure are ready, in addition to meeting all the government’s requirements.”

The Confederation of African Football has yet to provide any further details on the matter.