Lagos don secure another major football event as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirm say the 2026 CAF Awards go hold for the city on December 7, 2026.
The prestigious award ceremony go happen for the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts for Iganmu, Lagos, wey people sabi before as National Theatre.
This one go make am the fourth time Lagos go host the CAF Awards after previous editions for 2008, 2013 and 2014.
The last time Lagos host the event na for the 2014 CAF Awards, wey happen on January 8, 2015.
That year, former Ivory Coast captain Yaya Touré carry home the African Player of the Year award for the fourth consecutive time, while Nigeria own Asisat Oshoala win Women’s Player of the Year.
The 2026 edition go gather top football stars, coaches, administrators and stakeholders from different African countries.
CAF go use the event celebrate players, coaches and teams wey perform exceptionally well throughout the year.
Football lovers across Africa also dey wait for CAF to announce nominees for the different categories.
The return of the CAF Awards give Lagos another chance to host one of the biggest football events for the continent.
Many football personalities from across Africa dey expected to arrive Nigeria for the ceremony as attention don begin shift towards preparations for the event.
