Edward Oseghe
Samson Adamu has been appointed acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marking a historic milestone as the first Nigerian to occupy the influential position since the organisation’s establishment nearly seven decades ago.
The decision was ratified on Sunday at the CAF Congress held at the Giza Palace Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, following the resignation of Swiss-Congolese official Veron Mosengo-Omba, who stepped down from the role the same day.
Adamu’s emergence comes on the back of his distinguished service within CAF, where he previously served as Director of Tournaments and Events. In that capacity, he played a central role in coordinating and delivering some of the continent’s flagship competitions, earning recognition for his administrative competence and organisational expertise.
His nomination was put forward by the CAF Executive Committee and subsequently endorsed by the Congress, underscoring broad confidence in his ability to steer the administrative machinery of African football.
The position of Secretary General is widely regarded as the operational backbone of CAF, overseeing daily administration, legal affairs, and the execution of policies and decisions of the Executive Committee.
Adamu’s appointment not only signals continuity within the governing body but also represents a significant breakthrough for Nigeria, which now secures representation at the highest level of CAF’s administrative structure for the first time since the body’s founding in 1957.
His tenure, albeit in an acting capacity, is expected to play a key role in shaping the next phase of CAF’s organisational and competitive development.
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