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Samson Adamu appointed as CAF General Secretary
Overview
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially appointed Samson Adamu as its General Secretary. Adamu, a Nigerian administrator, had been serving in an acting capacity since March 2026 following the resignation of Véron Mosengo-Omba, who left to become the president of the football federation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Adamu is the first Nigerian to hold this position in the organization’s history. His appointment followed a recruitment process involving advertisements and interviews. Having previously served as the Director of Competitions and the Director of Tournaments and Events, Adamu will now oversee day-to-day administration, legal affairs, and the implementation of CAF’s strategic priorities and executive decisions.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe noted that the appointment resulted from a comprehensive recruitment process. Adamu, who joined CAF in 2018, has played a significant role in organizing major continental competitions, such as the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations.
Following the formal confirmation of his appointment on November 1, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima received a delegation led by National Sports Commission Chairman Malam Shehu Dikko to offer congratulations. Shettima described the appointment as evidence of Nigeria’s potential for international leadership in sports.
Entities
Samson Adamu · Confederation of African Football · Patrice Motsepe · Véron Mosengo-Omba · National Sports Commission
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vice President Kashim Shettima received the new CAF General Secretary and a delegation in Abuja. newtelegraphng.com · von.gov.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kashim Shettima stated that football is a uniting force in Nigeria. newtelegraphng.com · von.gov.ng
- [○ 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
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Samson Adamu joined CAF in 2018 as Director of Competitions. zalebs.com
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[SPORTS] 9 sourcesSamson Adamu confirmed as CAF General Secretary
Samson Adamu has been officially confirmed as the General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after serving in an interim role since March.
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[SPORTS] 9 sourcesSamson Adamu appointed as CAF General Secretary
The Confederation of African Football has named Nigerian administrator Samson Adamu as its new General Secretary following a comprehensive recruitment process.
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[SPORTS] 9 sourcesSamson Adamu confirmed as CAF General Secretary
Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, making him the first Nigerian to hold the position in the organization's 70-year history.
Sources
ait.live · arise.tv · blueprint.ng · completesports.com · dailyreport.ng · eswatiniobserver.com · footballinnigeria.com.ng · kamerfoot.com · kenya-today.com · nairametrics.com · nannews.ng · newtelegraphng.com · nfas.org.sz · nigeriafootball.ng · nigeriasoccernet.com · parrotnewspaper.com · promptnewsonline.com · qed.ng · realnewsmagazine.net · sports247.ng · sundayworld.co.za · thisdaylive.com · von.gov.ng · zalebs.com
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