An array of prominent global figures, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF boss Ahmad, political chieftains, football stars, renowned , captains of industry, legends of the Nigerian game and oaks of the entertainment industry are now confirmed for the inaugural edition of the AITEO/CAF Football Awards taking place at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Monday.
FIFA and CAF sources confirmed to thenff.com on Sunday that Infantino and Ahmad would arrive in Nigeria on Monday and would be live at the event venue alongside Presidents of about 20 Member Associations of FIFA. NFF 1st Vice President and Chairman of the Organising Committee, Seyi Akinwunmi, told thenff.com that broadcast partners SuperSport and Africa Independent Television (AIT) would relay the programme live as from 7pm.
“SuperSport and AIT will broadcast the Awards ceremony live, starting from 7pm, and it will last for exactly 90 minutes – the period of a football match.” Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State is expected alongside a number of his cabinet members, with AITEO Vice President/CEO Francis Peters and top shots of the sponsor company also set to add glamour to the big event.
