Lagos Prepares to Welcome African Football Elite for 2026 CAF Awards Ceremony

Posted : 12 November 2026

Nigeria is intensifying preparations to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards as the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) strengthen coordination ahead of the continental ceremony in Lagos.

The awards are scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, in Lagos.

The ceremony is expected to attract some of the biggest names in African football, including leading players, coaches, administrators, club representatives and other prominent figures from the international football community.

With the event approaching, the NSC and NFF are working alongside CAF and relevant government agencies to finalise arrangements for venue readiness, security, transportation, accommodation, logistics and hospitality.

The Federal Government, through the NSC, has expressed its commitment to delivering an event that meets international standards while demonstrating Nigeria's ability to organise major sporting occasions.

The NFF has also maintained discussions with CAF following earlier assessments of facilities and operational arrangements in the country.

As part of the preparations, a 15-member CAF inspection delegation previously visited Lagos and Abuja to assess the country's readiness. The delegation was led by CAF's Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa.

The inspection formed part of the organisation's efforts to ensure that the necessary infrastructure and operational requirements are in place before the ceremony.

The CAF Awards remain one of African football's most prestigious annual events. They recognise outstanding performances and contributions across the continent, celebrating the achievements of players, coaches, national teams, clubs and emerging talents in different categories.

For Nigeria, hosting the 2026 edition represents an opportunity to strengthen its relationship with African football's governing body and attract international attention to its sporting and cultural infrastructure.

The event is also expected to provide economic and tourism opportunities for Lagos through increased international visitors, hospitality demand and business activity.

Beyond recognising the continent's finest football performers, the ceremony will offer Nigeria an opportunity to showcase its cultural heritage, hospitality and organisational capacity to a global audience.

With preparations continuing, the NSC and NFF will be expected to maintain close coordination with CAF to ensure that Lagos delivers a successful ceremony befitting African football's leading personalities.

Lagos Prepares to Welcome African Football Elite for 2026 CAF Awards Ceremony

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