The tournament in Kinshasa was scheduled to start on February 17 but will now commence on February 18, following a decision by the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA). UNIFFAC stated this adjustment was made "to ensure the tournament runs as smoothly as possible," requiring participating teams to rearrange their schedules.
UNIFFAC U-17 Championship Postponed to Feb 18
The UNIFFAC U-17 Championship, a qualifier for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, has been postponed from February 17 to February 18 due to organizational reasons.