By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Samson Adamu has been appointed Acting General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Prompt News reports.
Adamu is the eighth person to hold the seat at the confederation.
His appointment takes immediate effect following the exit of Véron Mosengo-Omba, who stepped down from the position after mounting pressure and internal transition discussions.
Mosengo-Omba is contesting for the presidency of the Fédération Congolaise de Football Association.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe is expected to confirm the appointment of the young Nigerian administrator—who has risen through the CAF ranks—at today’s press conference in Cairo
Adamu currently serves as the Director of Competitions at CAF.
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