By Attah Ede
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Samson Adamu from Nigeria as its Acting Secretary General.
Adamu becomes the first Nigerian to be appointed into that position since the organisation’s establishment over 70 years ago.
This was disclosed in a statement by Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday.
Olajire 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, (FECOFA).
“Prior to his appointment, Adamu 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, March 29, 2026, in Cairo,” Olajire said
