The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed Lagos, Nigeria, as the host city for the CAF Awards 2026, with the prestigious ceremony scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2026.
The announcement places Nigeria at the centre of African football once again, as the continent’s leading players, coaches, administrators and football personalities are expected to converge in Lagos for the annual awards ceremony.
The CAF Awards recognise outstanding achievements across African football, with honours presented in several major categories, including the African Player of the Year awards for men and women.
The 2026 ceremony is expected to attract significant attention from football fans across the continent, particularly as the awards will celebrate players and teams that have made notable contributions to African football during the year.
Lagos to host CAF’s prestigious ceremony
The decision to stage the CAF Awards in Lagos represents another major football event for Nigeria and highlights the country’s continued importance to the development and promotion of the sport on the African continent.
Lagos, one of Africa’s largest and most vibrant cities, has a long history of hosting major sporting and football events.
The city will now welcome the continent’s football elite for what promises to be one of the major highlights of the 2026 football calendar.
With the date now officially confirmed, attention will turn to the nominees and eventual winners across the different award categories.
Nigerian stars could attract attention
As host nation, Nigeria will naturally have strong interest in the 2026 CAF Awards, particularly with the country boasting several established talents in both men’s and women’s football.
Nigerian players have consistently featured prominently in CAF’s annual individual awards, with the country producing some of Africa’s biggest football stars.
The 2026 edition will therefore provide another opportunity for Nigerian footballers to compete for continental recognition and potentially claim major honours on home soil.
