Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed as the acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Confederation of African Football) with immediate effect, following the departure of Véron Mosengo-Omba.
Top CAF sources confirmed the development on Sunday, stating that Adamu will take over the role after Mosengo-Omba stepped down amid ongoing transition discussions and internal pressure.
Mosengo-Omba, a Congolese lawyer, was appointed in March 2021 after serving in a senior capacity at FIFA as Chief Member Associations Officer. His exit marks another major leadership change within African football’s governing body.
Adamu, who has served as CAF Director of Competitions since 2018, is expected to oversee the organisation’s administrative affairs in an acting capacity.
Before joining CAF, he founded and led the Copa Lagos Futsal tournament, which gained international recognition and attracted wide participation from global football stakeholders.
Within CAF, he has been described as a visible and effective administrator, earning commendation for his role in competition management and operational delivery.
His increasing profile within the organisation had previously placed him among potential candidates for senior leadership responsibilities.
The appointment positions Adamu at the centre of CAF’s transitional leadership period as the body continues to navigate governance adjustments and organisational reforms.
