CAF AWARDS 2026: NIGERIA MOBILISES NSC, NFF AS LAGOS PREPARES FOR BIG CONTINENTAL SHOW!

Nigeria has intensified preparations for the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) collaborating to ensure a successful hosting of the prestigious ceremony.

The awards gala is 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.

As part of the preparations, a 15-member CAF inspection delegation led by the confederation’s Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa, recently visited Lagos and Abuja to assess facilities and evaluate the country’s level of readiness.

Nigeria’s hosting of the ceremony is expected to showcase its hospitality, cultural heritage and organisational capacity while strengthening its relationship with CAF.

The government is determined to deliver an event that meets international standards and reinforces the country’s position as a destination for major sporting competitions.