CAF changes the date of the Best Awards ceremony

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the date of the 2026 African Player of the Year awards ceremony, which was scheduled to take place on December 7, has been changed to a new date in the Nigerian capital, Lagos. The African Union revealed in an official statement that the ceremony will be held on December 2, 2026, in the Nigerian city of Lagos, starting at 9 pm Doha time, with the participation of a selection of the most prominent African football stars, coaches, clubs and national teams. The Nigerian city is set to host one of the most prominent sporting events in Africa, where football stars will gather to celebrate the individual and collective achievements witnessed on the African scene during the current year. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards return to Lagos for the first time since the 2014 edition, with the Nigerian city serving as the stage for a celebration that combines football and African cultural heritage, along with musical and entertainment segments. The 2026 CAF Awards will honor the top performers in 18 different categories, headlined by the awards for Best African Player for Men and Best African Player for Women. The awards also include honoring the best coaches, goalkeepers and young talents, as well as clubs and national teams that have delivered outstanding performances and contributed to the development of football in the African continent. The African Union had announced the start of the voting process for the 2026 awards, during the period from November 5 to 20, and that it would include various categories for men and women.