CAF general secretary quits amid AFCON final controversy
The Confederation of African Football's general secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba, has resigned amid controversy over the Africa Cup of Nations. Mosengo-Omba's departure comes after repeated calls for his removal and a growing crisis of confidence in the organisation's leadership.
The Confederation of African Football's general secretary has resigned. Veron Mosengo-Omba's departure comes amid a crisis of confidence in the organisation's leadership. He was accused of creating a toxic atmosphere at the workplace. Mosengo-Omba is expected to run for the post of president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's football federation. The decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title has had a heavy toll on the image of the African game. CAF's competitions director, Samson Adamu, will take over as acting general secretary.
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