Nigeria Confirmed To Host CAF General Assembly In November
Nigeria has been selected to host the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly later this year, marking another significant milestone for the country's football administration.
The announcement was made by CAF President Patrice Motsepe during a media briefing in Johannesburg, where he outlined the governing body's upcoming activities and long-term vision for football across Africa.
The annual gathering, scheduled to take place in Abuja in November, will bring together football leaders and representatives from all 54 CAF member associations.
The meeting serves as the organization's highest decision-making forum, where delegates discuss governance, competitions, financial matters, and strategies for advancing football across the continent.
Motsepe explained that Nigeria was chosen because of its rich football tradition and its influence on the African game. He stressed that CAF is committed to ensuring every member nation benefits from meaningful development initiatives rather than concentrating resources on only a handful of countries.
According to him, the federation intends to expand football opportunities across Africa through investments, infrastructure, youth programmes, and administrative reforms.
The CAF president also reflected on the recently concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing disappointment that Nigeria did not qualify for the tournament.
He noted that the Super Eagles have long been one of Africa's most recognisable football teams and said major global competitions feel incomplete without the presence of football powerhouses such as Nigeria and Cameroon.
Despite the setback, Motsepe encouraged African nations to continue strengthening their football structures to improve performances at future international competitions.
He expressed confidence that countries with strong football cultures can quickly return to competing on the world stage through sustained investment and effective planning.
Hosting the General Assembly is expected to provide Nigeria with another opportunity to showcase its capacity to organise major football events while strengthening relationships with football administrators from across the continent. It also reinforces the country's status as one of Africa's leading football nations, both on and off the pitch.
The November assembly is expected to feature key discussions on CAF's future direction, competition development, financial sustainability, and initiatives aimed at improving the game across Africa.
Football stakeholders will also review progress made over the past year and outline priorities that will shape the continent's football landscape in the years ahead.