Official: Samson Adamu appointed permanent general secretary of CAF

Author: Edinam Franck DeflyPublished on: October 30, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Official: Samson Adamu appointed permanent general secretary of CAF

Samson Adamu has been appointed permanent general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The announcement was reported on October 30, 2026. The provided text gives no further details about his start date or background.

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