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CAF appoints Samson Adamu as its new general secretary
November 1, 2026 at 07:56 PM
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The Confederation of African Football has announced Nigerian Samson Adamu as its new general secretary.
- CAF announced on Sunday that its executive committee had confirmed Adamu's appointment to the post.
- Adamu had served as acting general secretary since March 2026, following Véron Mosengo-Omba's resignation.
- He is the first Nigerian to hold the position in the continental body's history.
- CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the appointment followed a comprehensive recruitment process that included interviews with several candidates.