Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), turning into the primary Nigerian to occupy the place within the organisation’s 70-year history.
The affirmation was introduced on Thursday, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) congratulating Mr Adamu on his appointment.
Emmanuel Ikpeme, the NFF’s appearing basic secretary, described the event as excellent news for Nigerian soccer administration and expressed confidence in Mr Adamu’s skill to reach the function.
“This is, indeed, very good news. I am so happy for Samson Adamu on his confirmation, and I know he is going to make Nigeria and Africa proud,” Mr Ikpeme mentioned.
“He is a highly knowledgeable individual who has never stopped improving himself, and he is well-rounded in the business of football administration.”
Mr Ikpeme mentioned the NFF was happy with the appointment and pledged the federation’s help for Mr Adamu in his new function.
“The NFF is delighted with this appointment, and we will give him all the necessary support as a Member Association under CAF. We wish him tremendous success in the job,” he mentioned.
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Mr Adamu joined CAF, the continent’s soccer governing physique headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, as director of competitions earlier than being appointed director of tournaments and occasions.
On 29 March, he grew to become appearing basic secretary after Veron Mosengo-Omba, a Swiss-Congolese soccer administrator, resigned.
His affirmation as substantive General Secretary is broadly seen as an enormous increase for Nigeria’s illustration in African soccer administration.
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