The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will send a 15-man delegation to Nigeria for a final inspection of facilities ahead of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards.
Key Highlights
- A 15-man CAF delegation arrives in Lagos on Friday for a final inspection of facilities.
- The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly holds in Abuja on Saturday, November 21.
- The 2026 CAF Awards hold at the Wole Soyinka Centre, Lagos, on Monday, December 7.
- CAF Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa, leads the delegation.
- The team will inspect venues, hotels and airports in Lagos and Abuja.
The delegation is expected to arrive in Lagos on Friday as preparations intensify for the two major continental football events scheduled to take place in November and December.
The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly will hold at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Saturday, November 21, while the 2026 CAF Awards are scheduled for Monday, December 7, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the CAF team will assess facilities and engage relevant stakeholders in Lagos and Abuja to ensure the successful hosting of the events.
Venues Lined Up for Inspection
The delegation will be led by CAF Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa, and will inspect the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Eko Hotel & Suites, and Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
The team will also meet officials of the Lagos State government.
In Abuja, the delegation will assess the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Transcorp Hilton Hotel and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
It will also pay courtesy visits to the Chairman and Director-General of the National Sports Commission.
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Follow-Up to Earlier Visit
The inspection follows an earlier visit by CAF officials from July 31 to August 4, during which they met representatives of institutions and agencies involved in organising the events.
The initial engagements focused on establishing effective communication and agreements to ensure smooth coordination and the delivery of successful events.
The NFF delegation accompanying the CAF officials during the inspections will be led by Dr Ademola Olajire.
The general assembly will bring together football administrators from across Africa, while the CAF Awards will celebrate outstanding achievements in African football during the year.
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