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 development and growth of the game on the continent. Motsepe added that a formal occasion to recognise Mosengo-Omba and his family would be held at a later stage.
In a statement, Mosengo-Omba said the decision to leave was his own, citing a desire to pursue personal projects after more than three decades in international football administration.
“After more than 30 years of an international professional career dedicated to promoting an ideal of football that brings people together, educates and creates opportunities for hope, I have decided to step down,” he said, also expressing his gratitude to Motsepe, his staff, and all those who contributed to CAF’s progress during his tenure.
Mosengo-Omba joined CAF having previously held a senior role at FIFA, where he served as Member Associations director. His departure marks the end of a significant chapter at the governing body, which has undergone considerable structural and governance changes over the past five years.
No timeline has been provided for the appointment of a permanent General Secretary while Mosengo-Omba has been linked with a potential role in the DR Congo Football Association.
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