The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the CAF Awards 2026 will take place on 2 December in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together Africa's top footballers, coaches and teams for one of the continent's most prestigious sporting celebrations.
The ceremony will begin at 7pm local time (6pm GMT, 8pm Cairo time) and will recognise the outstanding individuals and teams that have shaped African football throughout 2026.
Lagos will host the CAF Awards for the first time since 2014, marking the event's return to Nigeria's largest city after more than a decade.
The prestigious ceremony will take place at the Professor Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, providing a landmark venue for an evening celebrating African football, culture and entertainment.
The CAF Awards 2026 will honour outstanding achievements across 18 categories, with the highly anticipated CAF Men's Player of the Year and CAF Women's Player of the Year awards serving as the evening's main attractions.
Recognition will also extend to the continent's leading coaches, goalkeepers, young talents, clubs and national teams, celebrating performances that have inspired football supporters across Africa and beyond.
The annual awards highlight the continued growth of African football while recognising the players and teams making significant contributions at both domestic and international levels.
Voting for the CAF Awards 2026 is currently taking place, with the official voting period running from 5 to 20 November 2026 across both men's and women's categories.
The selection process involves CAF Member Associations and clubs, with eligible coaches and national team captains encouraged to vote for the year's standout performers.
CAF has emphasised its commitment to fairness, transparency and broad representation throughout the voting process. Independent monitoring will also be implemented to protect the integrity of the results.
With Africa's leading football personalities set to gather in Lagos, the CAF Awards 2026 promises to be a major celebration of the continent's footballing achievements.
