Véron Mosengo-Omba, the General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has announced his resignation due to the escalating controversy surrounding the withdrawal of Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title.
In a statement released on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, Mosengo- Omba declared his resignation effective immediately after a tenure of over three decades to focus on personal projects.
At the age of 66, he has faced criticism for extending his term beyond the organization’s mandatory retirement age of 63.
Several staff members had also accused him of fostering a toxic work environment, although an investigation into these claims ultimately cleared him of any misconduct.
Mosengo-Omba, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and a Swiss national, took up the role of general secretary in March 2021.
In his resignation letter, he expressed his optimism regarding the future of CAF under the leadership of President Dr. Patrice Motsepe.
"After more than 30 years committed to promoting an ideal vision of football that unites, educates, and creates opportunities, I have decided to resign from my position as Secretary General of CAF to focus on my personal projects," Mosengo-Omba stated.
"Having cleared the doubts cast upon me, I can now retire peacefully, confident in the fact that I leave CAF in its strongest position yet,” he added.
He also expressed his gratitude towards President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, his colleagues, and all those who contributed to CAF's significant developments. "I hope the advancements made will continue and endure," Mosengo-Omba concluded.
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