In an historic achievement, the
Confederation of African Football ,CAF, has confirmed Samson Adamu as its substantive General Secretary, making him the first Nigerian to sit on the exalted position in the body’s 70-year history.
Samson Adamu, son of former FIFA Executive Committee member and former Director General of the National Sports Commission Amos Adamu, had served as Acting General Secretary after his appointment on Sunday, March 29, 2026, after the resignation of Swiss-Congolese administrator Véron Mosengo-Omba.
Prior to his appointment, Samson Adamu held several key positions within CAF, including Director of Competitions and Director of Tournaments and Events, where he played key roles in the organisation’s football operations.
In the meantime,, reactions have been trailing the confirmation of Adamu as CAF Secretary General, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) congratulating Adamu for the landmark achievement, describing the development as a significant milestone for Nigerian football.
In his reaction, NFF’s Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, MON, expressed delight over the appointment and confidence in the ability of Adamu 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.
“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.”
JESNews reports that the confirmation of Adamu is indeed a watershed moment for Nigerian football administration and strengthens Nigeria’s representation in the leadership structure of African football.
