President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light for Nigeria to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards and the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly. This was announced in a statement released on Tuesday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Presidential Approval at Africa Forward Summit
The approval came during the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, following a high-level meeting between President Tinubu and CAF President Patrice Motsepe. Attendees included Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; NFF President Ibrahim Gusau; former NFF President and Special Adviser to the CAF President, Amaju Pinnick; and CAF Acting General Secretary, Samson Adamu.
Details of the Events
The NFF confirmed that the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly is scheduled for October 2026 and will draw leading football administrators and stakeholders from across Africa. The statement read: "The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved Nigeria's proposed hosting of the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football, as well as this year's CAF Awards Ceremony."
The CAF Ordinary General Assembly is a key football governance meeting, bringing together presidents of CAF's 54 member associations, representatives of six zonal football unions, and other decision-makers. The CAF Awards, African football's premier annual event, honors outstanding players, coaches, teams, and administrators.
Impact on Nigeria
Nigeria's successful bid to host these prestigious events is expected to enhance its reputation as a major hub for continental football administration and international sports events.
