Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, has thrown his full weight behind the 2026 CAF Awards, pledging the state government's support to ensure the ceremony is a success. The announcement signals that Lagos is not just participating in the conversation around African football excellence but is ready to be the stage for it.
CAF, the Confederation of African Football, hosts its annual awards to recognize the continent's top footballing talent across men's, women's, and youth categories. Bringing the ceremony to Lagos would mark a significant moment for Nigeria's commercial capital, a city already known for its outsized influence on African culture, music, and sport.
Sanwo-Olu's commitment puts the weight of the Lagos state government behind the logistics, infrastructure, and hospitality that an event of this scale demands. For a city that has long positioned itself as Africa's entertainment hub, hosting the CAF Awards would be a natural next chapter.
Whether you follow the football or not, this one is worth watching. Lagos on that stage means the whole continent is paying attention.
Originally published by BusinessDay.