CAF in Chaos: General Secretary Resigns Amidst Senegal Trophy Scandal | DISCUSS

The rumors are confirmed. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba officially resigned from his position effective immediately.

His departure comes at a "toxic" moment for the Confederation of African Football, as President Patrice Motsepe struggles to manage an internal civil war fueled by corruption allegations and the unprecedented Senegal vs. Morocco trophy dispute.

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1. The Fall of Veron Mosengo-Omba

Mosengo-Omba’s exit was not entirely voluntary. While his official statement cites "personal projects," internal pressure had reached a breaking point:

The Age Limit Scandal: Mosengo-Omba reached CAF’s mandatory retirement age of 63 in October 2025. His continued stay in office for an additional six months—granted by Motsepe—was widely viewed as a violation of CAF’s own statutes.

Institutional Crisis: He was recently accused of firing the Director of Independent Bodies just two weeks before a major legal ruling on the AFCON final, a move critics call "blatant interference".

Interim Successor: Nigeria’s Samson Adamu, the current Director of Competitions, has been named Acting General Secretary to stabilize the headquarters in Cairo.

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2. The Senegal Trophy Rebellion

The "something big" you mentioned is a full-blown defiance of CAF's authority by the Senegalese government and football federation.

The Stolen Title: CAF recently stripped Senegal of their 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco (3-0 default), ruling that Senegal's 17-minute walk-off during the final was a "forfeiture".

The Refusal: Senegal has officially refused to return the trophy. On Saturday, March 28, the team even paraded the trophy at the Stade de France in Paris before their friendly against Peru, wearing jerseys with two stars to signify their belief that they are still the champions.

• Sanctions Imminent: Because of this defiance, Senegal will reportedly face indefinite suspension from all CAF-sanctioned continental competitions until the trophy is returned to Cairo.

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3. Internal Turmoil under Patrice Motsepe

Patrice Motsepe is facing his most significant challenge since taking office in 2021:

The Crisis	Current Status
Integrity Issues	Motsepe admitted African football is "plagued by trust issues" following the AFCON final ruling.
Legal Warfare	Senegal has filed an explosive appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), accusing CAF of a "administrative robbery".
External Influence	There are growing whispers of FIFA interference, with Mosengo-Omba (a close ally of Gianni Infantino) seen as a puppet for external interests.

"We cannot tolerate an administrative decision that erases commitment, merit, and sporting excellence. The cup will not leave the country." — Senegal's Secretary of State, March 19, 2026