The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the appointment of Nigerian football administrator, Samson Adamu, as acting Secretary General.
As earlier reported by The Eagle Online, this makes him the first Nigerian to hold the position in the organisation’s history.
Adamu’s appointment was proposed by the CAF Executive Committee and ratified by Congress at a meeting held on Sunday at the Giza Palace Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
He takes over from Veron Mossengo-Omba, who resigned the same day amid criticism over his leadership.
Mossengo-Omba said: “After over 30 years of an international professional career dedicated to promoting an ideal form of football that brings people together, educates, and creates opportunities for hope, I have decided to step down from my position as Secretary General of CAF to devote myself to more personal projects.
“Now that I have been able to dispel the suspicions that some people have gone to great lengths to cast on me, I can retire with peace of mind and without constraint, leaving the CAF more prosperous than ever.”
His exit comes amid scrutiny over his tenure, including concerns about his stay beyond the organisation’s mandatory retirement age and wider governance issues.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe, however, said Mossengo-Omba’s departure was linked to a request from the Democratic Republic of Congo for him to support football development efforts.
Adamu, who previously served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, now assumes responsibility for overseeing the organisation’s operations at a time of increased scrutiny.
His appointment places him at the centre of efforts to stabilise administration and restore confidence in African football governance.
