Motsepe’s CAF legacy hanging by a thread amid AFCON title scandal

Africa: Véron Mosengo-Omba - CAF General Secretary Resigns

Véron Mosengo-Omba has officially resigned from his position as General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marking the end of a contentious tenure overshadowed by internal criticism, governance concerns, and a major dispute surrounding the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Top CAF official resigns amid AFCON backlash

The resignation of a top executive at Africa’s football governing body raised questions about the organization’s integrity following a controversial ruling that stripped Senegal of its African Cup of Nations title.Veron Mosengo-Omba, a Congolese official who in 2021 rose to second-in-command at the Confederation of African Football, said he was retiring. It comes less than two weeks after CAF stripped Senegal of the AFCON title it won in January…

Motsepe’s CAF legacy hanging by a thread amid AFCON title scandal

CAF Make Major Decision As SG Departs

Véron Mosengo-Omba has left his position as CAF General Secretary after more than five years in the role, with Samson Adamu stepping in on an interim basis while the governing body conducts a process to appoint a permanent replacement. CAF president Patrice Motsepe paid tribute to the outgoing administrator at a press conference, saying the organisation was “enormously grateful” for his contribution to African football and his work towards the d…

Former Chelsea Star Demands Change in CAF Leadership

Edouard Mendy has delivered a strong criticism of the leadership of the CAF following the controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations, which saw Senegal stripped of the title. Speaking after Senegal’s friendly match against Peru at the Stade de France, Mendy expressed deep frustration. Senegal’s players parade with The African Cup of Nations trophy. (Photo | Getty Images) Mendy emphasized that African football has evolved significantly in …