Samson Adamu named acting CAF secretary-general
Samson Adamu has been appointed as the acting secretary general of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This marks the first time a Nigerian has held the role since CAF was established over 70 years ago. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, confirmed the appointment. The decision was made after Veron Mosengo-Omba stepped down to contest the presidential election of his country’s football federation.
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- Samson Adamu is now the acting secretary general of CAF.
- He is the first Nigerian to occupy this position in CAF’s history.
- Veron Mosengo-Omba of DR Congo stepped down to run for his country’s football federation presidency.
- Adamu previously served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, contributing to major continental competitions.
- His nomination was proposed by the CAF Executive Committee and ratified by the congress at its meeting held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Cairo.
