The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has officially resigned amid escalating challenges and controversies within the organization.
Mosengo-Omba's announcement comes as Caf is dealing with significant fallout over key decisions, including the controversial stripping of Senegal's title for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as well as the unexpected postponement of the women's tournament. These developments have severely impacted Caf's credibility and have raised questions about its leadership.
In his resignation statement, Mosengo-Omba noted he was retiring but also referred to the turbulent circumstances of his tenure. 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 the CAF more prosperous than ever, he mentioned.
At 66 years old, he faced criticism for remaining in his position beyond the organization's retirement age of 63. Moreover, Mosengo-Omba was previously accused of fostering a toxic work environment within Caf, although an internal investigation cited no wrongdoing on his part.
Appointed as the general secretary in March 2021, Mosengo-Omba served as the deputy to Caf president Patrice Motsepe. Following his departure, Caf’s competitions director, Samson Adamu, will step in as the acting general secretary. The federation is currently anticipating a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding Senegal's appeal against its title forfeiture.
Senegal's appeal stems from the controversial ruling that awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory due to the Senegalese team's protest during the Afcon final, which saw players leave the pitch over a contentious penalty decision.
