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CAF announces new date for 2026 awards ceremony in Lagos
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has moved the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony to December 2 in Lagos, bringing the event forward by five days.
CAF announced the revised date in a statement on Tuesday but did not provide any reason for the change.
Despite the adjustment, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Art Theatre, in Lagos, will remain the venue for the prestigious awards ceremony.
The event will mark the return of the CAF Awards to Lagos for the first time since the 2014 edition, bringing together leading players, coaches, clubs and other personalities in African football to celebrate their achievements.
A total of 18 categories will be recognised at the ceremony, with the CAF Men’s Player of the Year and CAF Women’s Player of the Year awards among the major honours.
Other categories will recognise outstanding coaches, goalkeepers, emerging talents, clubs and national teams for their performances during the year.
Meanwhile, voting for the 2026 awards is ongoing and will run from November 5 to 20 across the men’s and women’s categories.
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