The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced a schedule adjustment for the 2026 CAF Awards, bringing the prestigious continental ceremony forward by five days to Wednesday, December 2, in Lagos, Nigeria.
The decision moves the event up from its initial December 7 date. While the governing body did not provide an official reason for the schedule adjustment, the venue remains unchanged at the newly named Professor Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Art Theatre, in Lagos. The return to Lagos marks a historic milestone for the awards, bringing the gala back to Nigeria’s commercial hub for the first time since the 2014 edition.
The high-profile event will gather the continent’s premier players, coaches, club administrators, and national team figures to celebrate exceptional achievements in African football over the past year. A total of 18 distinct award categories will be presented during the evening, anchored by the marquee honours for the CAF Men’s Player of the Year and CAF Women’s Player of the Year.
In addition to individual flagship titles, the ceremony will recognize top performers across specialized categories, including Goalkeeper of the Year, Coach of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Club of the Year, and National Team of the Year. Meanwhile, voting across all men’s and women’s categories is actively underway, having opened on November 5 and set to run through November 20 to determine the finalists and ultimate winners.
Source: Thepressradio.com
