Samson Adamu is now the man running the day-to-day operations of African football's governing body. The Nigerian football administrator has been appointed General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, stepping into the role officially after months of already being on the ground in the position.
Adamu brings deep administrative experience from his time working within Nigerian football structures, and his elevation to one of CAF's most consequential behind-the-scenes roles signals continued Nigerian influence at the top levels of the continent's football governance.
The General Secretary position sits at the heart of how CAF functions, overseeing everything from competition logistics to institutional coordination across 54 member associations. With African football at a pivotal moment, the pressure on Adamu to deliver will be real and immediate.
Watch this space to see what direction he takes the role.
Originally published by BusinessDay.