Lagos Declares Readiness to Host 2026 CAF Awards

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured that the state is fully prepared to host this year’s CAF Awards after a five-man delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspected the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre) in Lagos on Monday.

The inspection followed the CAF team's arrival in Nigeria last Thursday to assess facilities proposed for the hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the annual CAF Awards ceremony.

The delegation, led by CAF Head of Safety and Security Dr Christian Emeruwa, also included officials responsible for technology, travel and accommodation, transport and branding, who evaluated the venue and related facilities.

Officials of the Lagos State Sports Commission, led by Director-General Lekan Fatodu, received the team, as Lagos intensified preparations to successfully host one of African football’s biggest annual events.