CAF Team Confirms Nigeria's Readiness for Major Events

A 15-member inspection delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), led by Dr. Christian Emeruwa, is in Nigeria for a final assessment of facilities and logistics for the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and CAF Awards. The General Assembly is scheduled for November 21, 2026, in Abuja, while the CAF Awards will take place on December 7, 2026, in Lagos.

The delegation, accompanied by a six-member Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) team led by Dr. Ademola Olajire, inspected key facilities including the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre and Transcorp Hilton Hotel. During a visit to Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, the CAF team discussed accommodation, transportation, and logistics.

Dikko confirmed the Federal Government's commitment to support the events. This inspection is the second and final assessment before the CAF submits its report.

Preparations include a Local Organising Committee, with the first preparatory delegation expected in Nigeria on November 8, 2026.