Bukola Olopade, NSC Director General
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Samson Adamu Ends 69-Year Wait as First Nigerian Acting Secretary General of CAF

"Samson Adamu has consistently demonstrated capacity, professionalism, and a deep understanding of football administration at the highest level"

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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Mr. Samson Adamu on his appointment as Acting Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
This decision was ratified on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Giza Palace Hotel, representing a major milestone in Nigerian sports administration as it is the first time in over 70 years that a Nigerian has taken up this influential role within African football.

Bukola Olopade, Director General of the NSC, lauded the appointment as well-deserved and timely.

 “Samson Adamu has consistently demonstrated capacity, professionalism, and a deep understanding of football administration at the highest level.

“His emergence as Acting Secretary General of CAF is a reflection of his competence and dedication. We have no doubt that he will consolidate on existing achievements and further strengthen the administrative framework of African football,” he said.

NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko described the appointment as a proud moment for Nigeria and a testament to the country’s growing influence in global sports administration.

“This is a landmark achievement not just for Samson Adamu, but for Nigeria as a whole. His track record within CAF speaks volumes, and we are confident that he will bring excellence, integrity, and progressive leadership to this new role.

“Nigerians stand solidly behind him and trust that he will represent the nation and the continent with distinction,” Dikko said.

Persecondnews reports that Adamu, the son of renowned sports administrator Dr. Amos Adamu, steps into the role following the resignation of Veron Mosengo-Omba.

He brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, where he earned widespread respect for his innovation, coordination, and exceptional delivery of major continental competitions.

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