Samson Adamu, Caf’s competitions director in the photo, will assume the role of acting general secretary following the resignation of General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba
The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has resigned amid a tumultuous period for football in Africa.
His retirement follows the controversial decision to strip Senegal of hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) and the last-minute postponement of the women’s tournament, plunging CAF into a crisis of confidence.
In his resignation statement, Mosengo-Omba noted, “Now that I’ve cleared the doubts some have cast on me, I can step down with peace of mind, knowing I leave Caf better positioned than ever.”
The 66-year-old faced criticism for extending his tenure past the organisation’s mandatory retirement age of 63 and was accused of creating a toxic work environment, although an investigation found no wrongdoing.
Originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mosengo-Omba has served as General Secretary since March 2021. Samson Adamu, Caf’s competitions director, will assume the role of acting general secretary.
CAF is also awaiting a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding Senegal’s appeal against losing the Afcon title, which followed a controversial match against Morocco, where Senegal was declared to have forfeited after walking off the field in protest.
