CAF Awards Rescheduled For December 2 In Lagos

The 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards will take place on December 2 in Lagos, Nigeria, marking the first time the event has been hosted there since 2014. The ceremony will commence at 19:00 local time, with the National Theatre in Lagos serving as the venue. CAF anticipates a night that merges football excellence with Nigeria's rich cultural heritage, music, and entertainment.

The awards ceremony will recognize outstanding performances across 18 categories, including the prestigious titles of CAF Men's Player of the Year and CAF Women's Player of the Year. Additionally, coaches, goalkeepers, emerging talents, clubs, and national teams will be honored for their contributions to African football over the previous year.

Voting for the awards is currently underway, with the process running from November 5 to 20 for both the men's and women's categories. Participants include CAF member associations and clubs, as well as eligible coaches and national team captains, who are all encouraged to cast their votes. CAF has implemented measures to ensure the transparency, fairness, and broad representation of the voting process, with independent monitoring to safeguard the integrity of the results.