President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria's bid to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards as well as the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly, according to a statement from the presidency. The approval was confirmed on May 13, 2026, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The CAF Awards ceremony recognizes the best African football players, coaches, and teams over the past year. The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly is a key decision-making meeting for the continent's football governing body. Nigeria last hosted a major CAF event in 2000, when it co-hosted the Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana.
The bid is part of Nigeria's efforts to strengthen its role in African football development. The statement noted that hosting these events would boost sports tourism and showcase Nigeria's organizational capacity. The CAF Executive Committee will review the bid at a later date.
No specific venue or date for the events has been announced yet. The CAF Awards are typically held in December or January, while the General Assembly usually takes place in March or April.
