Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has made history, being appointed as the acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football, marking the first time a Nigerian has held the position since the body’s founding in 1957.
The appointment was confirmed on Sunday during a CAF congress held at the Giza Palace Hotel, Cairo, following the resignation of Veron Mosengo-Omba, the Swiss-Congolese official who stepped down from the post on the same day.
Adamu, who previously served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, brings extensive experience managing logistics and overseeing major continental competitions. His name was proposed by the CAF Executive Committee and subsequently ratified by the congress, cementing his role as the organisation’s top administrative officer.
The Secretary General position, often described as the “engine room” of African football, carries responsibility for the day-to-day operations of CAF, legal affairs, and ensuring the implementation of executive committee decisions. Adamu’s appointment places Nigeria at the heart of continental football administration for the first time in nearly seven decades.
“This is a landmark moment for Nigerian football and a recognition of the professional competence and leadership that Samson Adamu brings to the continental stage,” a source within CAF commented.
With this historic elevation, Adamu is expected to continue steering CAF’s operations effectively while strengthening the organisation’s engagement with member associations and key stakeholders across Africa.
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