Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confident the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) of the state govt’s strengthen for the 2026 CAF Awards, with safety, logistics, branding and venue get right of entry to recognized as key spaces of preparation. The governor gave the peace of mind in a publish on his reliable X account after……
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confident the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) of the state govt’s strengthen for the 2026 CAF Awards, with safety, logistics, branding and venue get right of entry to recognized as key spaces of preparation.
The governor gave the peace of mind in a publish on his reliable X account after assembly with a CAF delegation led by means of Dr Christian Emeruwa, Challenge Lead for the CAF Awards and CAF Basic Meeting.
Sanwo-Olu stated Lagos used to be dedicated to making sure that the rite supplies a memorable revel in for soccer officers, stakeholders and guests anticipated from throughout Africa and past.
“Lagos is happy to host the 2026 Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) Awards this December and we’re dedicated to creating it a memorable revel in,” the governor stated.
He added that he had confident the delegation of the state’s complete strengthen, in particular in spaces regarded as crucial to webhosting an tournament of the size of the continental soccer awards.
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“Assembly with the CAF delegation, led by means of Dr Christian Emeruwa, Challenge Lead for the CAF Awards and CAF Basic Meeting, I confident them of our complete strengthen, with specific consideration to safety, logistics, branding and venue get right of entry to,” he stated.
The governor described Lagos as “a town of ability, tradition, undertaking and younger power,” expressing self belief that the development would provide a chance to exhibit the state’s hospitality and capability to host primary global gatherings.
“We look ahead to welcoming soccer leaders, stakeholders and guests from throughout Africa and past, whilst showcasing our hospitality and skill to host primary global occasions,” he added.
The 2026 CAF Awards are scheduled to carry on December 7 on the Wole Soyinka Centre for Tradition and Inventive Arts, previously referred to as the Nationwide Theatre, in Iganmu, Lagos.
The rite will recognise remarkable performers in African soccer, together with avid gamers and different personalities who’ve outstanding themselves within the game.
Nigeria may be scheduled to host the forty eighth CAF Atypical Basic Meeting in Abuja on November 21, 2026, as a part of the 2 primary occasions awarded to the rustic.
Lagos final hosted the CAF Awards in January 2015, when the rite honoured performances from the 2014 soccer season. The go back of the development to the town greater than a decade later is predicted to convey soccer officers and different stakeholders from around the continent to Nigeria.