The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as it’s acting secretary – general.

Adamu, the first Nigerian to hold the position since the organisation’s establishment over 70 years ago , is taking over from Swiss-Congolese official Veron Mosengo-Omba, who resigned on Sunday.

Before his elevation, Adamu served as CAF’s director of tournaments and events, where he played a key role in organising major continental competitions.

His appointment was proposed by the CAF Executive Committee and subsequently ratified by the Congress during its meeting on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Giza Palace Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.

The development marks a significant milestone for Nigerian football administration at the continental level, placing Adamu at the heart of CAF’s executive operations during a crucial period for African football governance.

Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing an end to a remarkable nine-year career at Anfield.

The 33-year-old Egyptian international confirmed the decision via a video message shared on his social media accounts.

Salah, who joined Liverpool from AS Roma in June 2017, recently signed a two-year contract extension but will now depart following an agreement with the club.

A statement on Liverpool’s official website read:

“Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 season. The forward has reached an agreement with the Reds that will see him close a remarkable nine-year chapter at Anfield.”

The Egyptian forward was instrumental in Liverpool’s recent Premier League title success under manager Arne Slot, contributing 29 goals and 18 assists during the campaign.

However, he has struggled to replicate that form this season, registering just 11 goal involvements, including five league goals.

Photo: D’Tigers against Guinea during the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier | Photo Credit: FIBA

FIBA has confirmed that the current board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBF) led by Musa Kida will remain in office until October 2026.

In a letter signed by FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis, the world governing body outlined its position following weeks of disputes and petitions from stakeholders over the legitimacy of the current board and the timing of elections.

After reviewing the situation, FIBA confirmed that the current board’s mandate remains valid until October 15, 2026, effectively dismissing calls from some stakeholders for an immediate dissolution of the leadership.

FIBA explained that it had reviewed extensive correspondence from various parties and taken into account its previous involvement in governance issues affecting Nigerian basketball, which have historically intensified during electoral periods.

“Over recent weeks, FIBA has received extensive correspondence from various stakeholders regarding the governance of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) and the timing of its upcoming elections,” the letter, addressed to Kida and secretary general Olabisi Afolabi-Oluwayemi, read.

“As you are well aware, since 2017 FIBA has closely monitored the governance issues of NBFB, which tend to become very contentious during the electoral year.”

The governing body also referenced past sanctions imposed on Nigeria, including the withdrawal of the women’s national team from the World Cup and disciplinary measures taken before the situation was stabilised in 2022 through its intervention.