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FG hails Adamu’s confirmation as CAF secretary-general

FG hails Adamu’s confirmation as CAF secretary-general

The Federal Government has congratulated Samson Adamu following his confirmation as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football. The National Sports Commission, in a statement, described the appointment as recognition of Adamu’s experience and progress within the continental football governing body. NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, commended Nigeria’s career progression at CAF, where

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