The Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Véron Mosengo-Omba, has announced his decision to step down from his position after more than 30 years dedicated to international football administration.
In a press release issued from Cairo on March 29, Mosengo-Omba said he had decided to leave his role to focus on personal projects after a long career working to promote football as a unifying and educational force across communities.
“After over 30 years of an international professional career dedicated to promoting an ideal form of football that brings people together, educates, and creates opportunities for hope, I have decided to step down from my position as Secretary General of CAF to devote myself to more personal projects,” Mosengo-Omba said.
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Mosengo-Omba also addressed past allegations and controversies that had surrounded his tenure, saying he was leaving the organization with peace of mind after clearing doubts raised against him.
“Now that I have been able to dispel the suspicions that some people have gone to great lengths to cast on me, I can retire with peace of mind and without constraint, leaving CAF more prosperous than ever,” he said.
During his time at CAF, Mosengo-Omba worked closely with CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and other football administrators to strengthen the governance and development of African football.
“I sincerely thank the CAF’s President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, my teams, and all those who, directly or indirectly, have enabled CAF and organized African football to make real and remarkable progress,” he said.
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