Lagos to Host 2026 CAF Awards on December 7
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold its 2026 awards ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, on 7 December.
In Brief
- •The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold its 2026 awards ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, on 7 December.
- •The event will take place at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Iganmu, Lagos.
- •This marks the fourth time Lagos has hosted the CAF Awards, following editions in 2008, 2013 and 2014.
- •Nigeria will also host the CAF Ordinary General Assembly on 21 November 2026.
- •The dates were confirmed after a virtual CAF Executive Committee meeting chaired by President Dr Patrice Motsepe on 2 October 2026.
Why It Matters
The CAF Awards celebrate the continent’s top football talent and leadership, and hosting the event in Lagos underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in African football governance. The concurrent CAF Ordinary General Assembly will set policy directions for the sport across Africa, making Lagos a focal point for football administration and diplomacy in 2026.
Key Details
- Event Date
- 7 December 2026
- Venue
- Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Iganmu, Lagos
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