Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the state’s readiness to host the 2026 CAF Awards after a high-powered delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspected the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, popularly known as the National Theatre, the proposed venue for African football’s biggest annual awards ceremony.
The five-man CAF delegation arrived in Nigeria last Thursday to assess facilities earmarked for two major continental events, the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the CAF Awards.
Leading the inspection team is CAF’s Head of Safety and Security, Christian Emeruwa, a former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) presidential aspirant. Other members of the delegation include Mohammed Bakeer (Technology), Inas Ahmed (Travel and Accommodation), Salah Mostafa (Transport), and Hervé Dassoundo (Branding).
The officials were received at the National Theatre on Monday by representatives of the Lagos State Sports Commission, led by Director-General Lekan Fatodu, as they conducted a comprehensive assessment of the venue and its facilities.
Following the inspection, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence in Lagos’ ability to deliver a world-class event, insisting preparations were already in full swing.
