By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Kashim Shettima, Vice President says Nigerians possess the talent and capacity to occupy leadership positions in global sports, describing the appointment of Mr Samson Adamu as the first Nigerian General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football as further evidence of the country’s potential for international leadership.
The Vice President stated this when he received the newly appointed CAF General Secretary charging him to distinguish himself through exemplary leadership and service to African football, restating that Nigeria’s sporting achievements have been driven by the quality of its people, the dedication of sports administrators and the institutions that discover, nurture and project Nigerian talent into the global stage.
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko described Adamu’s appointment as a significant milestone for Nigerian sports administration and expressed appreciation for the Federal Government’s approval of Nigeria’s hosting of the CAF General Assembly and CAF Awards in November and December 2026, respectively.
Adamu was appointed CAF General Secretary on Sunday, November 1, 2026, following a recruitment exercise by the continental football body.
