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CAF General Secretary Resigns Amid Fallout From Afcon Final Controversy

'I can retire with peace of mind and without constraint'

CAF General Secretary Resigns Amid Fallout From Afcon Final Controversy

TL;DR

  • Véron Mosengo-Omba has resigned as Caf general secretary.
  • His resignation comes after calls for his removal and amid controversy, including the decision to strip Senegal of its Afcon title.
  • Mosengo-Omba stated he is retiring to focus on personal projects, but is expected to run for the presidency of the DR Congo's football federation.
  • Caf president Patrice Motsepe acknowledged integrity concerns within the organization.
  • Senegal's government has called for an international investigation into Caf's operations.
  • Samson Adamu will serve as acting general secretary.