CAF moves 2026 Awards forward to December 2 in Lagos

CAF has brought forward the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony in Lagos from December 7 to December 2.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has moved the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony forward to Wednesday, December 2, in Lagos, according to Punch.

The event, earlier fixed for December 7, will begin at 7pm at the Professor Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, formerly the National Theatre.

“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,” the statement read.

Lagos last hosted the awards in 2014, having also staged the 2008 and 2013 editions.

This year’s edition will recognise winners in 18 categories, with voting running from November 5 to 20.

Nigeria has no representative on the 10-man shortlist for the Men’s Player of the Year, while the Super Falcons missed out on the top women’s awards.