Samson Adamu of Nigeria has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marking the first time a Nigerian has held the position since the organisation was established over 70 years ago.
Adamu replaces Veron Mossengo-Omba of the Democratic Republic of Congo, who stepped down to contest the presidential election of his country’s football federation, FECOFA.
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A statement by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Sunday, said:
“He replaces DR Congo’s Veron Mosengo-Omba, who stepped down to contest the presidential election of his country’s football federation, FECOFA.”
Olajire noted that Adamu previously served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, where he played a pivotal role in the successful organisation of major continental competitions.
“His nomination was proposed by the CAF Executive Committee and ratified by the congress at its meeting held on Sunday, 29 March 2026, in Cairo,” Olajire added.
