Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football, CAF.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Adamu becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the position since the organization’s establishment over 70 years ago.
A statement by Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday, said that Adamu replaced Veron Mosengo-Omba of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“He replaces DR Congo’s Veron Mosengo-Omba, who stepped down to contest the presidential election of his country’s football federation.
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“Prior to his appointment, Adamu served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, where he played a pivotal role in the successful organization of 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,” Olajire said.
Adamu served as CAF’s Director of Competitions from 2018, where he supervised the organization of major tournaments across the continent.
He was also instrumental in the planning of the Africa Cup of Nations and CAF club tournaments.
He has also been accused by some employees of creating a toxic atmosphere in the workplace, although an investigation after staff complaints cleared him of any wrongdoing.
In a brief message posted on X, the Nigeria Football Federation celebrated Adamu’s appointment, which reads
”Congratulations to our own Samson Adamu, who has been appointed Acting General Secretary of CAF.”
Before the landmark appointment, Adamu served as CAF’s director of tournaments and events, a role that saw him oversee the logistics and execution of major continental competitions.
His name was proposed by the CAF executive committee before receiving the official nod from the congress in Cairo.
The secretary general is widely considered the “engine room” of African football, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the body, legal matters, and the implementation of decisions made by the executive committee.
NAN
