The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Secretary General, Veron Mosengo-Omba, has resigned from his position, bringing to an end a tenure that has been marked by both reforms and controversy.
In a statement released on Sunday, March 29, 2026, Mosengo-Omba said he had made the decision to step down in order to focus on personal projects after more than three decades in international football administration.
“After over 30 years of an international professional career dedicated to promoting an ideal form of football that brings people together, educates, and creates opportunities for hope, I have decided to step down from my position as Secretary General of CAF to devote myself to more personal projects,” he said.
Mosengo-Omba, who was born on February 9, 1974, in the Democratic Republic of Congo and also holds Swiss nationality, joined CAF in March 2021 during a period of major institutional reforms under CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
Prior to that, he held several senior administrative roles at FIFA, including Director of Member Associations for Africa.
His appointment came at a time when CAF was pushing for improved governance, financial accountability, and competitiveness across African football.
However, his tenure was overshadowed by a series of allegations, including claims of financial misconduct, irregular payments, and excessive bonuses.
He also faced accusations of interfering with internal oversight processes and presiding over a difficult working environment—claims he consistently denied.
Investigations linked to the allegations, including those involving Swiss authorities, were later dropped due to insufficient evidence.
In his parting remarks, Mosengo-Omba thanked Motsepe, CAF staff, and stakeholders for their support, maintaining that he leaves the organisation on a stronger footing.
“Now that I have been able to dispel the suspicions that some people have gone to great lengths to cast on me, I can retire with peace of mind and without constraint, leaving CAF more prosperous than ever,” he said.
His exit comes at a sensitive time for CAF, which continues to navigate governance challenges while seeking to strengthen its competitions and global standing.
