CAF Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu arrived in South Sudan on September 19, 2026, for a 24-hour visit. Adamu was appointed to the position on March 29, 2026, following the departure of Véron Mosengo-Omba. He previously served as CAF's director of tournaments and events. During his visit, Adamu will hand over a newly constructed block at Libya 1 Primary School in Juba and open South Sudan's inaugural women's football league.
The school project was supported by CAF and the Motsepe Foundation. South Sudan Football Federation President Francis Amin Michael stated that the visit would include the handover of the school block and the opening of the women's league. The launch of the women's league marks an important milestone for football in South Sudan, providing a formal domestic competition structure for women's teams and players.
Adamu emphasized the significance of the women's league launch, highlighting his previous role as CAF's director of tournaments and events. He expressed his appreciation for the importance of the league's launch and praised South Sudan's football infrastructure. CAF will continue to support the development of the sport in the country, Adamu said.
During his visit, Adamu brought greetings from CAF President Patrice Motsepe and described his trip as an expression of support for South Sudan's football development. The visit demonstrates CAF's commitment to supporting football in South Sudan. Adamu's trip is a significant show of support for the country's football development.
The newly built school block at Libya 1 Primary School in Juba is a result of collaboration between CAF and the Motsepe Foundation. The project aims to support education and football development in South Sudan. The handover of the school block is an important aspect of Adamu's visit.
The launch of the women's league provides opportunities for women players in South Sudan to compete at a national level. The league's launch is a significant step towards promoting women's football in the country. Adamu's visit has highlighted the importance of women's football in South Sudan.
Adamu's visit concluded with a reaffirmation of CAF's commitment to supporting football development in South Sudan. The visit has demonstrated the organization's dedication to promoting the sport in the country. The launch of the women's league and the handover of the school block are significant achievements for South Sudan's football development.
Key points
- CAF Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu visits South Sudan to support football development.
- Adamu launches the country's first women's football league and hands over a newly built school block.
- The visit demonstrates CAF's commitment to supporting education and football development in South Sudan.
