Caf's General Secretary Resigns Amid Afcon Title Controversy

The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has resigned during a tumultuous period for African football. His announcement comes in the wake of significant controversies regarding tournament decisions that have shaken the confidence in Caf's leadership.

In his resignation statement, Mosengo-Omba indicated a peaceful departure, stating, 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. Despite this declaration, his leave follows the unsettling events of stripping Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title and the last-minute postponement of the women’s tournament.

The decision to strip Senegal of its Afcon title has resulted in an ongoing dispute. Caf's appeals body had ruled that Senegal, despite winning the match against Morocco, forfeited the game due to player protests during the match. This controversial ruling has led to Senegal challenging the decision in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Criticism of Mosengo-Omba's tenure had been mounting, particularly as he extended his term beyond the organization's mandatory retirement age of 63. His leadership faced scrutiny for purportedly creating a toxic work environment, although an investigation cleared him of wrongdoing.

Taking over as acting general secretary is Caf's competitions director, Samson Adamu, as the organization grapples with restored credibility ahead of upcoming challenges.