Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has been appointed acting secretary general of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to hold the position since the organisation’s establishment over 70 years ago.
Adamu replaces Swiss-Congolese official Veron Mosengo-Omba, who resigned on Sunday.
Before his elevation, Adamu served as CAF’s director of tournaments and events, where he played a key role in organising major continental competitions.
His appointment was proposed by the CAF Executive Committee and subsequently ratified by the Congress during its meeting on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Giza Palace Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
The development marks a significant milestone for Nigerian football administration at the continental level, placing Adamu at the heart of CAF’s executive operations during a crucial period for African football governance.
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