The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony to Wednesday, December 2, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. The event was initially set for December 7, but CAF announced the change on Tuesday, November 10. The ceremony will begin at 7pm Nigerian time, 8pm in Cairo, and 6pm GMT. This change marks a significant development for the African football community, which has been eagerly anticipating the event.
The 2026 CAF Awards will take place at the Professor Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, popularly known as the National Theatre, in Lagos. CAF chose Lagos as the host city due to its strong football culture, rich heritage, music, and entertainment. The event is expected to attract top African footballers, coaches, club officials, national team representatives, and other prominent figures in the game. This will be the first time Lagos has hosted the CAF Awards since 2014.
Nigeria is also set to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly on November 21, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. These events will make Nigeria an important centre for CAF activities towards the end of the year. The country's successful hosting of these events will demonstrate its capabilities in organizing high-profile international gatherings.
The 2026 CAF Awards ceremony will recognize 18 categories. The event promises to be a grand celebration of African football, honoring outstanding achievements in various aspects of the sport. With the rescheduling, football fans and stakeholders can now make necessary arrangements to attend the ceremony.
Lagos has been described by CAF as a suitable location for the ceremony due to its vibrant football culture and entertainment scene. The city has a rich history of hosting international events, and its selection as the host city is expected to promote African football and bring the continent's football community together.
The rescheduling of the CAF Awards ceremony to December 2 has generated significant interest among football fans and stakeholders. The event is expected to be a major highlight of the African football calendar, and its success will be closely watched by the international football community.
With the CAF Awards ceremony and the Ordinary General Assembly, Nigeria is poised to play a significant role in African football towards the end of the year. The successful hosting of these events will not only promote Nigerian football but also contribute to the growth and development of the sport across the continent.
Key points
- The 2026 CAF Awards ceremony has been rescheduled to December 2, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria.
- The event will take place at the National Theatre in Lagos and recognize 18 categories.
- Nigeria is also set to host the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly on November 21, 2026, in Abuja.
