Confederation of African Football (CAF) Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu arrived in South Sudan on Saturday for a 24-hour visit that includes the handover of a newly built school block and the launch of the country’s first women’s football league.
Adamu was appointed acting CAF general secretary on March 29, 2026, following the departure of Véron Mosengo-Omba. CAF said he would serve on an interim basis while the process of appointing a permanent general secretary is undertaken.
Adamu, who previously served as CAF’s director of tournaments and events, is currently listed by CAF as its acting general secretary.
South Sudan Football Federation President Francis Amin Michael, speaking after Adamu’s arrival at Juba International Airport, said the visit would include the handover of a newly constructed block at Libya 1 Primary School in Juba and the opening of South Sudan’s inaugural women’s football league.
The school project was supported by CAF and the Motsepe Foundation.
“The purpose of the visit is actually to hand over the project of the Libya school. Secondly, the opening of the first ever Women’s League in South Sudan,” Amin said.
For his part, Adamu said the launch of the women’s league is an important milestone for football in South Sudan.
“The historical start of the Women’s League in South Sudan is a very important one,” he said.
Adamu said his previous role as CAF’s director of tournaments and events had given him an appreciation of the importance of the league’s launch.
“That is why I thought it is very important to come here, even if it is for a quick 24 hours, to show the support for South Sudan,” he said.
He also praised South Sudan’s football infrastructure and said CAF would continue supporting the development of the sport in the country.
“This is why we are here, to keep pushing and to make sure that we support South Sudan football,” Adamu said.
Adamu said he had brought greetings from CAF President Patrice Motsepe and described his visit as an expression of support for South Sudan’s football development.
The visit comes as South Sudan plans to launch its first national women’s football league, providing a formal domestic competition structure for women’s teams and players.
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