A 15-member delegation from the Confederation of African Football arrived in Nigeria on Friday, touching down for a final inspection of the venue set to host the CAF Awards.
The source details on this visit are limited, but the delegation's presence signals that Nigeria is in the final stages of preparation for one of African football's most celebrated nights. The CAF Awards bring together the continent's best players, coaches, and football minds, and earning the right to host the event is no small thing.
Nigeria has been building momentum in its bid to position itself as a premier destination for continental football events. A successful final inspection would clear the path for the country to welcome African football royalty to its shores.
Whether the venue gets the green light is the question everyone is watching.
Originally published by BusinessDay.