Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, following the resignation of erstwhile General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba.
Adamu, who previously served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the position of General Secretary since CAF was founded in 1957, marking a significant milestone for Nigerian football administration on the continental stage.
Samson is the son of Amos Adamu, a former member of the FIFA Executive Committee and former Director General of the Nigerian National Sports Commission, making the appointment notable in African football governance circles.
His appointment was proposed by the CAF Executive Committee and ratified by the CAF Congress during its meeting held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Giza Palace Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
As Acting General Secretary, Samson Adamu will oversee the administrative operations of CAF, coordinate competitions, manage relations with member associations, and supervise the implementation of CAF Executive Committee decisions. His appointment comes at a crucial time for African football, with preparations ongoing for major competitions including the Africa Cup of Nations and CAF interclub tournaments.
Adamu is widely regarded within CAF as an experienced football administrator, having played key roles in the organisation and delivery of major CAF tournaments in recent years, including the Africa Cup of Nations, CAF Champions League, and CAF Confederation Cup competitions.
His appointment is expected to further strengthen Nigeria’s presence and influence within African and global football administration.