Nigeria Steps Up Preparations as NSC, NFF Target Seamless 2026 CAF Awards In Lagos
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are putting all hands on deck to ensure the successful hosting of the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Lagos, as Nigeria prepares to welcome the continent’s leading football personalities for one of African football’s biggest annual ceremonies.
The awards ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2026, will take place at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, formerly the National Theatre, Lagos.
The NSC and NFF are coordinating preparations across key areas, including logistics, venue readiness, security, accommodation, transportation and hospitality, in collaboration with CAF and relevant government agencies.
The preparations reflect the Federal Government’s commitment, through the NSC, to ensuring that Nigeria delivers an event that meets international standards and further strengthens the country’s standing as a destination for major sporting events.
The Commission through the NFF has also maintained close engagement with CAF following recent assessments of facilities and operational arrangements in Nigeria.
A 15-member CAF inspection delegation, led by its Head of Safety and Security, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, had earlier visited Lagos and Abuja to assess preparations for the continental events.
The CAF Awards will recognize outstanding achievements across several categories, celebrating the continent’s best players, coaches, teams, clubs and emerging talents. The ceremony is expected to attract prominent figures from African and international football.
For Nigeria, hosting the awards presents an opportunity to showcase its hospitality, cultural heritage and capacity to organise major international sporting events, while strengthening its relationship with the continental football governing body.
