Lagos to host 2026 CAF Awards ceremony
The Confederation of African Football has designated Lagos as the host city for the 2026 CAF Awards, with Super Eagles stars Osimhen and Lookman among the nominees for Player of the Year.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially designated Lagos as the host city for the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony. The announcement means Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will learn the outcome of the Men’s Player of the Year honours on home soil.
The decision to host the CAF Awards in Lagos is a significant recognition of Nigeria’s footballing influence. Lagos is one of Africa’s largest cities and a major cultural hub, and the awards ceremony will attract top players and officials from across the continent. The presence of Osimhen and Lookman as nominees adds to the excitement.
This echoes the 2019 CAF Awards, which were also hosted in Lagos. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: a recognition of Nigeria’s footballing prowess.
The winners: Nigerian football fans, who will have the opportunity to see the awards on home soil; and Nigerian football, which gains recognition. The losers: the other cities that bid to host; and the Nigerian government, which must ensure the event is well-organised.
Bottom Line: Lagos will host the 2026 CAF Awards. Osimhen and Lookman are nominees. Nigerian football is in the spotlight. The question is whether either player will win the top prize.