CAF Secretary-General Veron Mosengo-Omba has resigned amid controversy over the disputed AFCON final decision awarding Morocco the title over Senegal.
Veron Mosengo-Omba has stepped down as Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), ending his tenure at a turbulent time for the organisation. The Congolese football administrator, who assumed the role in 2021, confirmed his resignation on Sunday in an official statement.
“After more than 30 years in international football, I have decided to step down from my position as CAF Secretary-General to pursue more personal projects,” Mosengo-Omba said. His departure follows controversy surrounding CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON title and award it to Morocco, a ruling now under appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
He also addressed recent criticism, stating, “Now that I have successfully dispelled the suspicions some individuals sought to cast upon me, I can leave peacefully, knowing I am leaving CAF in a stronger position.” Mosengo-Omba thanked CAF president Patrice Motsepe and colleagues, saying, “I sincerely thank the president, my team and everyone who has contributed to the progress of African football.”