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Nigerian Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Confédération Africaine de Football, (CAF).
Adamu becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the position since the organisation’s establishment over 70 years ago.
A statement by the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola 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),” Olajire said.
“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,” he added.