African Championship: CAA Confirms Date

African Championship: CAA Confirms Date

Sampson Adedeji

The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has officially confirmed that the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships will commence on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Accra, Ghana, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The confirmation was announced by Ghana Athletics in a statement released on Wednesday, following formal approval from the Minister for Sports and Recreation and the CAA, thereby affirming Ghana’s status as host nation.

The continental showpiece is scheduled to run until Sunday, May 17, 2026.

According to the programme released by Ghana Athletics, preparations will begin ahead of the championships, with the arrival of CAA administrators and technical officials slated for May 8, 2026. 

Members of the CAA Council are expected in Accra on May 9, while the council meeting and the arrival of participating teams will take place on May 10.

A technical meeting has been fixed for May 11, one day before the official start of competition. Athletes from across the continent will then begin contesting for honours from May 12.

The championships will conclude on May 17, with all participating teams expected to depart Accra on May 18, 2026.

The Minister for Sports and Recreation is expected to officially welcome CAA Council members and deliver a keynote address before the championships transition fully into the competition phase.

Meanwhile, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Ghana and the CAA is expected to take place on or before January 8, 2026, subject to the availability of the Sports Minister.

In addition, the Local Organising Committee for Accra 2026 is scheduled to be inaugurated on Thursday.