Samson Adamu Becomes First Nigerian Appointed as CAF Acting Secretary General

Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

With the appointment, Adamu becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the position since the organisation’s establishment over 70 years ago.

In a statement by Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday, he 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.