Véron Mosengo-Omba has resigned as General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), bringing an end to his tenure after several years at the helm of African football’s administration.
The Swiss-Congolese official, who assumed the role in 2021 after leaving FIFA, announced on Sunday that he was stepping aside to focus on personal projects. His departure comes months after the Swiss Public Prosecutor’s Office discontinued investigations into allegations of financial misconduct, citing a lack of evidence.
“Now that I have been able to dispel the suspicions that some people have gone to great lengths to cast on me, I can retire with peace of mind and without constraint, leaving CAF more prosperous than ever,” Mosengo-Omba said in a statement shared on social media.
Mosengo-Omba, a close associate of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, had been a key figure in CAF’s administration during a period of reforms and restructuring within the organization.
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Following his resignation, the Nigerian Football Federation confirmed that CAF Director of Competitions, Samson Adamu, will serve as acting General Secretary.
Meanwhile, CAF president Patrice Motsepe reassured stakeholders that preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) remain on track. Speaking after an executive committee meeting in Cairo, Motsepe confirmed that Morocco will still host the tournament.
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Originally scheduled for March 17 to April 3, the competition was postponed and will now take place from July 25 to August 16.
Mosengo-Omba’s exit marks a significant shift in CAF’s leadership, as the body looks to maintain stability and continue its development agenda for African football.
