{"id":67495,"date":"2026-03-30T16:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/caf-nsc-celebrates-samson-adamus-new-role"},"modified":"2026-03-30T17:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:21:14","slug":"caf-nsc-celebrates-samson-adamus-new-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/caf-nsc-celebrates-samson-adamus-new-role","title":{"rendered":"CAF NSC Celebrates Samson Adamu&#8217;s New Role"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>The decision was confirmed on Sunday at the Giza Palace Hotel, as stated by the Commission.<\/p>\n<p>This marks a big success for Nigerian sports management and is the first time in more than 70 years that a Nigerian has taken on such an important role in African football.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released on Sunday, signed by the NSC\u2019s Director of Press, Kehinde Ajayi, the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, called the appointment a proud moment for Nigeria and a sign of the country\u2019s growing influence in global sports leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a historic moment not only for Samson Adamu, but for Nigeria as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>His strong record within CAF is impressive, and we are confident he will bring excellence, honesty, and smart leadership to this new position.<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians fully support him and believe he will represent both the country and the continent with pride,\u201d Dikko said.<\/p>\n<p>The Director General of the Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, praised the appointment as both deserved and timely.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSamson Adamu has shown strong capability, professionalism, and deep knowledge of football management at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis rise to Acting Secretary General of CAF shows his skills and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are confident he will build on past successes and improve the management of African football,\u201d Hon. Olopade said.<\/p>\n<p>Samson Adamu, the son of respected sports leader Dr. Amos Adamu, is taking on this role after Veron Mosengo-Omba resigned.<\/p>\n<p>He brings a lot of experience, having previously worked as CAF\u2019s Director of Tournaments and Events, where he earned respect for his creative ideas, teamwork, and excellent organization of major events across Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission sends their best wishes to Mr. Adamu for a successful term and assures him of the strong support from the Nigerian sports community as he takes on this important responsibility.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. The decision was confirmed on Sunday at the Giza Palace Hotel, as stated by the Commission. 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