Véron Mosengo-Omba has stepped down from his role as Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football, bringing an end to a tenure that had recently come under scrutiny.
His resignation follows the closure of an investigation by Swiss authorities, which cleared him of allegations related to financial misconduct.
In a statement announcing his decision, Mosengo-Omba said:
“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.
“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 the CAF more prosperous than ever.
“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.
“Let us hope that the progress made will last and be sustained.”
The resignation comes shortly after prosecutors in Fribourg confirmed that the case against the Congolese-Swiss administrator had been dropped due to a lack of sufficient evidence.
The investigation had focused on claims of financial mismanagement, including allegations of irregular payments into Swiss bank accounts and bonuses exceeding contractual agreements.
Authorities also examined reports of cash withdrawals that were difficult to trace, following multiple alerts submitted to Switzerland’s Money Laundering Reporting Office.
However, after months of scrutiny, prosecutors concluded that there was no concrete evidence to support the claims, formally closing the case.
Throughout the investigation, Mosengo-Omba consistently denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that all payments were legitimate and tied to his remuneration.
He also expressed willingness to cooperate fully with investigators, insisting that his financial dealings were transparent.
Despite being cleared, questions had persisted over governance issues during his tenure. His continued stay in office had drawn criticism, particularly in relation to CAF’s internal regulations on retirement.
Under CAF rules, staff are required to retire at the age of 63, with a maximum extension of three years.
Mosengo-Omba, appointed in 2021 at the age of 61, received such an extension from CAF president Patrice Motsepe, which expired in October 2025.
His decision to remain in the role beyond that period raised concerns among observers, especially as he continued to oversee operations during key competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
CAF had not publicly clarified the situation in detail, with Motsepe previously stating only that the organisation would act “in accordance with governance and best practice”.
Mosengo-Omba’s departure now closes a chapter marked by both administrative progress and controversy.
It also leaves CAF facing fresh questions about leadership continuity and governance reforms as the organization seeks to maintain stability and credibility across African football.
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