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CAF Reschedules 2026 Awards Ceremony to December 2

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a change in the schedule for the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony, moving the event to December 2 from its original date of December 7. This decision was made public in a statement released on Tuesday, although CAF did not provide a specific reason for the adjustment.

The awards ceremony will take place at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, previously known as the National Art Theatre, in Lagos, Nigeria. The gala is set to commence at 7 pm Nigerian time, offering a platform to celebrate excellence in African football.S1S2

In the lead-up to the event, the voting process for the awards will remain open until November 20, allowing fans and stakeholders to participate in the selection of winners. This year's awards promise to highlight the achievements and contributions of individuals and teams within the African football community.S2

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CAF Reschedules 2026 Awards Ceremony to December 2

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The brief

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a change in the schedule for the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony, moving the event to December 2 from its original date of December 7. This decision was made public in a statement released on Tuesday, although CAF did not provide a specific reason for the adjustment.

The awards ceremony will take place at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, previously known as the National Art Theatre, in Lagos, Nigeria. The gala is set to commence at 7 pm Nigerian time, offering a platform to celebrate excellence in African football.S1S2

In the lead-up to the event, the voting process for the awards will remain open until November 20, allowing fans and stakeholders to participate in the selection of winners. This year's awards promise to highlight the achievements and contributions of individuals and teams within the African football community.S2

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