Tinubu Backs Nigeria’s Hosting Of CAF Congress, Awards

President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards Ceremony.

The approval was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire.

Olajire said Tinubu made the declaration during the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, stating that the President gave the approval after meeting CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, and other senior football officials.

According to Olajire, Nigeria’s selection reflects growing confidence in the country’s capacity to host major continental sporting events.

He said the meetings also focused on football development, infrastructure and stronger partnerships across African football.

Among those present were the Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, and the former NFF President, Amaju Pinnick.

Also in attendance was CAF Acting Secretary-General, Samson Adamu, who joined discussions on preparations for future continental programmes.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly is scheduled for October.