The Confederation of African Football has announced the resignation of its long-serving General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, bringing an end to a notable chapter in African football administration.

The DR Congo-born official, who assumed office in March 2021, confirmed his decision on Sunday through an official statement released in Cairo, where CAF’s Executive Committee is currently holding meetings. After dedicating more than three decades to football administration, Mosengo-Omba stated that he is stepping away to focus on personal pursuits, expressing a sense of peace and closure, especially as past allegations against him have been cleared.

His resignation follows mounting internal pressure within CAF. Having recently turned 66, he had exceeded the organization’s mandatory retirement age, while his contract extension had already lapsed in October 2025. This situation drew criticism from several Executive Committee members, some of whom questioned the legality of his continued stay in office.

Sources within the organization describe an increasingly tense atmosphere at the leadership level, which is believed to have influenced his decision to step down voluntarily rather than face a possible formal removal.

Mosengo-Omba’s departure signals a significant shift within CAF’s leadership structure. Early indications suggest that Samson Adamu of Nigeria is among the leading candidates to assume the role in an acting capacity as the body transitions.

His tenure at CAF was a mix of progress and controversy, including earlier financial misconduct allegations that were eventually dismissed by Swiss authorities. As CAF moves forward, this development marks the beginning of a new phase, with governance reforms and major continental competitions on the horizon.