CAF Moves 2026 Awards Ceremony to December 2 in Lagos
CAF will honour winners across 18 categories, with the men’s and women’s Player of the Year awards headlining the ceremony.
- The Confederation of African Football confirmed the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony will take place on December 2 in Lagos, Nigeria, marking the city's first hosting since 2014.
- Voting for the CAF Awards is currently underway from November 5 to 20 across men's and women's categories, with CAF Member Associations and clubs encouraging coaches and captains to cast ballots.
- Proceedings will occur at the Professor Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, formerly the National Theatre, honoring excellence across 18 categories including CAF Men's Player of the Year.
- The ceremony begins at 19h00 local time, gathering the continent's finest players and teams for a celebration of African Football, culture, and entertainment across the evening.
- Performances from clubs and national teams have inspired millions of football supporters across Africa, as the CAF Awards highlight the remarkable achievements defining another year of growth for the sport.
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CAF Awards 2026: Lagos set to host Africa's biggest stars as ceremony gets new date
The prestigious event, which was previously scheduled for Monday, 7 December, was brought forward by five days, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) didn’t give a specific reason for that officially.
Africa: CAF Awards 2026 to Take Place On Wednesday Night, 2 December 2026 in Lagos
The new date, 2 December 2026, brings forward one of the most prestigious events on the African sporting calendar, as the continent's finest players, coaches and teams gather in Lagos for a glittering celebration of the achievements that have defined another remarkable year for African football.
CAF moves 2026 awards ceremony to December 2 in Lagos
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has confirmed a new date for the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony, which will now take place on Wednesday, December 2, instead of the previously announced date of Monday, December 7. The ceremony is set to be held at the renowned Professor Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, […] CAF moves 2026 awards ceremony to December 2 in Lagos
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