The opening of the tournament, which serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, was originally set for 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17. UNIFFAC announced the minor adjustment in an official statement, stating it was made "to ensure the tournament runs as smoothly as possible." Participating teams must now rearrange their schedules for the new start date.
UNIFFAC U-17 Championship Postponed to February 18
The UNIFFAC U-17 Championship has been postponed from February 17 to February 18 due to organizational reasons, confirmed by the Congolese Football Federation.