CAF confirms Samson Adamu as General Secretary after extensive recruitment process

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the appointment of Samson Adamu as its new General Secretary following an extensive recruitment process.Adamu, who has been serving as Acting General Secretary since March 2026, received confirmation from the CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) during its meeting this week, securing the organisation’s top administrative position on a permanent basis.CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe announced the appointment, explaining that it followed a comprehensive recruitment exercise in which the position was widely advertised and several candidates were interviewed.The appointment represents a significant milestone in Adamu’s career in football administration, having built considerable experience within the continental governing body over the past eight years.He joined CAF in 2018 as Director of Competitions before subsequently taking up the position of Director of Tournaments and Events.In these roles, he played an important part in organising and delivering several major African football competitions, including the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the continent’s flagship national team tournament.His extensive involvement in the organisation and management of CAF competitions has given him valuable institutional knowledge and an understanding of the operational demands of African football administration.Adamu is also a graduate of the prestigious FIFA Master programme in International Management, Law and Humanities of Sport, further strengthening his academic and professional credentials for the position.As General Secretary, he will be responsible for overseeing CAF’s day-to-day administration while supporting the implementation of the organisation’s strategic priorities under President Motsepe’s leadership.His confirmation comes after several months in an acting capacity and is expected to provide continuity in CAF’s administrative leadership as the organisation continues its efforts to develop and strengthen football across the African continent.



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