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CAF appoints Nigeria’s Samson Adamu acting secretary-general
Nigeria’s Samson Adamu has been appointed acting secretary general of the Confederation of African Football.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Adamu becomes the first Nigerian to occupy the position since the organisation’s establishment over 70 years ago.
A statement on Sunday by the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajire, said that Adamu replaced Veron Mosengo-Omba of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“He replaces DR Congo’s Veron Mosengo-Omba, who stepped down to contest the presidential election of his country’s football federation, (FECOFA).
“Prior to his appointment, Adamu served as CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, where he played a » Read More
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