The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lost its long-serving General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, who announced his resignation on Sunday.
The DR Congo-born administrator, who had held the position since March 2021, made the announcement via an official press release issued from Cairo, where CAF’s Executive Committee is meeting.
After more than 30 years in football administration, Mosengo-Omba stated that he is stepping down to devote himself to personal projects and is retiring with peace of mind, noting that suspicions previously cast upon him have now been dispelled.
His departure comes amid significant internal pressure. Mosengo-Omba, who turned 66, had already surpassed CAF’s mandatory retirement age, and his contract extension had expired in October 2025.
This situation drew sharp criticism from several executive committee members, with some publicly describing his continued tenure as “illegal” under the organisation’s statutes. Insiders described the atmosphere around CAF’s leadership as increasingly toxic, prompting him to opt for a voluntary exit rather than face a potential formal push for removal.
The move marks a significant leadership shake-up at the continent’s football governing body. Reports suggest Nigerian administrator Samson Adamu is among the frontrunners to take over as acting General Secretary in the interim. Mosengo-Omba’s exit is expected to be formalised during the ongoing Cairo meetings.
His time at CAF was marked by both progress and controversy, including earlier allegations of financial misconduct that were later dropped by Swiss authorities. The resignation signals a period of transition for African football as the organisation navigates governance reforms and prepares for major upcoming competitions.