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Part of situation: Samson Adamu appointed as CAF General Secretary (3 clusters)

Samson Adamu confirmed as CAF General Secretary

Samson Adamu Confederation of African Football CAF Nigerian sports African football

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially appointed Nigerian official Samson Adamu as its General Secretary. Adamu, who has served in an acting capacity since March following the departure of Veron Mosengo-Omba, received formal confirmation of his appointment on November 1.

Adamu joined CAF in 2018, previously serving as the Director of Competitions and later as the Director of Tournaments and Events. He has played a significant role in organizing major continental competitions, including the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. In his new role, he will manage the confederation’s daily administrative operations and assist in executing its strategic agenda.

Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima received a delegation led by National Sports Commission Chairman Malam Shehu Dikko to congratulate Adamu. Shettima described the appointment as evidence of Nigeria’s potential for international leadership in sports and emphasized football’s role as a unifying force within the country.

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Confederation of African Football · Kashim Shettima · National Sports Commission · Nigeria · Samson Adamu

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Vice President Kashim Shettima received the new CAF General Secretary and a delegation in Abuja. newtelegraphng.com · von.gov.ng
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Samson Adamu joined CAF in 2018 as Director of Competitions. zalebs.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Confederation of African Football appointed Samson Adamu as General Secretary. zalebs.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Samson Adamu has served in an acting role since March. zalebs.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The CAF Executive Committee approved the appointment last week. zalebs.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Veron Mosengo-Omba left the role to become president of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s football federation. zalebs.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Kashim Shettima stated that football is a uniting force in Nigeria. newtelegraphng.com · von.gov.ng

Sources

CAF : Samson Adamu confirmé au poste de Secrétaire Général, la continuité par l’expertise [kamerfoot.com]
Nigerians have talent to lead global sports – Shettima [realnewsmagazine.net]
Shettima Tasks New CAF Gen Sec With Advancing African Football [newtelegraphng.com]
Shettima: Nigerians Have Talent to Lead the World in Sports [www.thisdaylive.com]
VP Shettima Reaffirms Nigeria’s Position in Global Sports - Voice of Nigeria [von.gov.ng]
Samson Adamu Confirmed as CAF Football General Secretary [zalebs.com]