By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Confederation of African Football ,CAF, has officially confirmed Samson Adamu as its substantive General Secretary, making him the first Nigerian to occupy the position in the organisation’s 70-year history.
Adamu, son of former FIFA Executive Committee member Amos Adamu, previously served as Acting General Secretary following his appointment on Sunday, March 29, 2026, after the resignation of Swiss-Congolese administrator Véron Mosengo-Omba.
Before his appointment, Adamu held several strategic positions within CAF, including Director of Competitions and Director of Tournaments and Events, where he played key roles in the organisation’s football operations.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Adamu on his confirmation, describing the development as a significant milestone for Nigerian football.
Reacting to the announcement, the NFF’s Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, MON, expressed delight over the appointment and confidence in Adamu’s ability to represent Nigeria and Africa creditably.
“This is, indeed, very good news. I am so happy for Samson Adamu on his confirmation, and I know he is going to make Nigeria and Africa proud. He is a highly knowledgeable individual who has never stopped improving himself and is well-rounded in the business of football administration,” Ikpeme told thenff.com.
He added that the NFF was fully committed to supporting Adamu in his new role.
“The NFF is delighted and very pleased with this appointment, and we will give him all the necessary support as a Member Association under CAF. We wish him tremendous success in the job.”
Adamu’s confirmation marks a historic moment for Nigerian football administration and further strengthens Nigeria’s representation in the leadership structure of African football.
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