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Lagos is set to become the centre of African football on December 2, as the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) work to deliver a CAF Awards ceremony that matches the continent’s biggest nights.
The 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards will hold on Wednesday, December 2, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, formerly the National Theatre, in Lagos.
The NSC and NFF are working with CAF and relevant government agencies on logistics, venue readiness, security, accommodation, transportation and hospitality. The aim is to meet international standards and boost Nigeria’s reputation as a host of major sporting events.
Through the NFF, the Commission has kept close contact with CAF since the recent assessment of Nigeria’s facilities and operational arrangements. A 15-member CAF inspection delegation, led by its Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa, earlier visited Lagos and Abuja to review preparations for the continental events.
The ceremony will honour the best players, coaches, teams, clubs and emerging talents in African football, and is expected to draw prominent figures from Africa and beyond.
For Nigeria, the night is a chance to show off its hospitality, cultural heritage and ability to stage major international events, while strengthening ties with CAF.
