Nigeria has intensified preparations for the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) collaborating to ensure a successful hosting of the continental ceremony.
The awards are scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, in Lagos.
The NSC and NFF are coordinating arrangements covering venue readiness, security, accommodation, transportation, logistics and hospitality, in collaboration with CAF and relevant government agencies.
The preparations reflect the Federal Government’s commitment, through the NSC, to meeting international event standards and strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to host major sporting competitions.
As part of efforts to ensure operational readiness, the NSC, working with the NFF, has maintained engagement with CAF following assessments of facilities and logistical arrangements in the country.
Earlier, a 15-member CAF inspection delegation led by the confederation’s Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa, visited Lagos and Abuja to assess preparations and inspect facilities earmarked for the continental event.
The annual CAF Awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions in African football, celebrating players, coaches, teams, clubs and emerging talents across several categories.
The ceremony is expected to attract leading figures from African and international football.
For Nigeria, hosting the event offers an opportunity to showcase its hospitality, cultural heritage and organisational capacity to a global audience. It could also strengthen the country’s engagement with CAF and its profile as a destination for major sporting events.
With preparations gathering momentum, the NSC and NFF are focused on delivering a ceremony that reflects Nigeria’s ability to host events of continental and international significance.
