Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- Lagos is set to take centre stage in African football once again as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirms 2 December, 2026 as the new date for the CAF Awards ceremony, following a change to the initial schedule.

The prestigious event, which was previously scheduled for Monday, 7 December, was brought forward by five days, and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) didn't give a specific reason for that officially.

The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Nigerian time, with Africa's finest players, coaches, clubs, and national teams expected to converge on Nigeria's commercial capital for one of the biggest nights on the continent's sporting calendar.

The 2026 edition marks a return to Lagos since 2014,...