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Samson Adamu Replaces Mosengo-Omba as CAF's Acting General Secretary
- Samson Adamu has been appointed as the Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football , becoming the first Nigerian to hold the position since CAF's founding in 1957.
- Adamu's appointment was confirmed during a CAF congress in Cairo following the resignation of Veron Mosengo-Omba on the same day.
- Before his appointment, Adamu served as CAF's Director of Tournaments and Events, overseeing major continental football competitions such as the Africa Cup of Nations.
- His role as Acting Secretary General includes responsibility for CAF's daily operations and is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s influence in African football administration and continue CAF’s reforms.
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CAF appoints Samson Adamu acting Secretary General, ending 69-year Nigerian drought
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 […]
Dayo Israel Commends CAF for Appointing Samson Adamu as Acting Secretary General, Describes Move as Victory for Nigerian Youth.
The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, who was recently re-elected for another four-year term, has commended the Confederation of African Football for appointing Samson Adamu as Acting Secretary General, describing the decision as a strong vote of confidence in the capacity of young Nigerians. READ ALSO: NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Celebrates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at 74 In a statement issued on Sunda…
Nigerian Samson Adamu appointed CAF’s Acting Secretary General. - The Standard Gazette
Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu was on Sunday appointed the Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football. Adamu is the first Nigerian to be appointed to the position since the continent’s football-governing body was founded seven decades ago. He replaces Swiss-Congolese Veron Mosengo-Omba, who tendered his resignation the same day. Before his appointment, […]
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