Véron Mosengo-Omba has officially announced his resignation as the Secretary General of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF).
The announcement, made today Sunday March 29, in Cairo, brings to a close a three-decade international career defined by Mosengo-Omba’s commitment to using football as a tool for education, unity, and hope.
Mosengo-Omba’s departure comes at a time when CAF is reporting record prosperity.
In his farewell statement, he emphasized that he is leaving the organization “more prosperous than ever,” pointing toward the “real and remarkable progress” made during his tenure.
His exit also carries a personal victory.
Addressing the challenges he faced while in office, Mosengo-Omba noted:
”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.”
The outgoing Secretary General extended his sincere thanks to CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, his internal teams, and the broader football community that contributed to the modernization of the sport on the continent.
While Mosengo-Omba has not specified his immediate plans, he indicated that he will be shifting his focus to personal projects after over 30 years in the professional spotlight.
He maintained in his statement with a wish for the future of African football:
“Let us hope that the progress made will last and be sustained.”
With the position of Secretary General being one of the most influential roles in African sports administration, all eyes are now on President Patrice Motsepe and the CAF Executive Committee to see who will be appointed to maintain the current momentum.
By 1960news.com
