The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has formally cleared its Secretary General, Véron Mosengo-Omba, of any wrongdoing following a lengthy investigation into alleged governance breaches within the organisation’s secretariat.
At the heart of Saturday’s CAF Executive Committee meeting in Rabat, Morocco, was the long-awaited conclusion of a Joint Commission of Inquiry, tasked with examining accusations levelled against Mosengo-Omba, including claims of non-compliance with internal regulations and the fostering of a toxic work environment.
The probe followed internal unrest that had dogged the governing body for over a year.
Despite speculation, CAF President Patrice Motsepe insisted that the committee’s discussions largely focused on a separate matter—a proposed eight-year, billion-dollar marketing contract that guarantees significant revenue.
Nonetheless, Mosengo-Omba’s future was clearly addressed behind closed doors, and his appearance at a joint press conference alongside Motsepe offered a strong visual confirmation of his reinstated status.
No one is above the law. An independent investigation was carried out and its results are clear. I have never doubted Véron’s integrity. I am proud that the conclusion… is that there was no wrongdoing. Nothing inappropriate was found against Véron, said Motsepe.
The South African businessman added that most of the issues outlined in the report amounted to “interpersonal conflicts and gossip,” dismissing much of the criticism as internal squabbles rather than substantiated misconduct.
Allegations previously published by The Guardian had painted a troubling picture of Mosengo-Omba’s leadership style, accusing the former FIFA official of presiding over a “stressful, unethical and unprofessional environment, and citing “repeated instances of inappropriate language.
These reports had raised concerns over the direction of CAF’s internal operations and triggered calls for reform.
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Motsepe acknowledged that while Mosengo-Omba had been exonerated, there remains “room for improvement in governance.
He confirmed that Judge Damaseb of Namibia, together with global auditing firm PwC, will now oversee efforts to reform governance structures within CAF and recommend further enhancements to organisational transparency and conduct.
Mosengo-Omba, who assumed the role of Secretary General in 2021, can now continue in his duties with renewed backing from CAF’s top brass.
The decision brings a measure of stability to African football’s governing body, though attention will now turn to implementing the reforms suggested by the investigation.
Motsepe, re-elected to lead CAF for another four years in March, emphasised that integrity and accountability remain central to the organisation’s vision as it enters a new era.
