African football chief resigns following row over Morocco-Senegal final

BBC News - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 29, 2026 at 03:53 PM

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Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba resigned amid controversies surrounding the organization. Mosengo-Omba, appointed in March 2021, faced criticism for exceeding CAF's retirement age and allegations of fostering a toxic work environment, though he was cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation. His resignation comes as CAF awaits a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision regarding Senegal's appeal against being stripped of their Afcon title after a disputed final against Morocco. CAF's appeals body overturned Senegal's victory, awarding Morocco a 3-0 win following a Senegalese protest during the match. Samson Adamu, CAF's competitions director, will serve as acting general secretary.

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Caf's competitions director, Samson Adamu, will take over as acting general secretary.

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Caf later ruled that Senegal had forfeited the match and Morocco were awarded a 3-0 victory.

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Mosengo-Omba has been criticised for staying on as general secretary past the organisation's mandatory retirement age of 63.

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The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has resigned.

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Mosengo-Omba alluded to controversies faced during his tenure.

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Switzerland 30% Democratic Republic of Congo 40% Moroccan FA 50% Patrice Motsepe 50% Samson Adamu 50% Court of Arbitration for Sport 60% African Cup of Nations ×270% Senegal ×580% Morocco ×580% Mosengo-Omba ×490% Confederation of African Football ×590%

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confederation of african football (caf) 100% morocco-senegal final 90% african football 90% resignation 80% afcon title 70% court of arbitration for sport (cas) 60% governing body 60% appeals body 50% toxic atmosphere 50%

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