CAF Secretary General Receives Presidential Backing To Emerge Federation President, Renounces Swiss Citizenship

CAF Secretary General Receives Presidential Backing To Emerge Federation President, Renounces Swiss Citizenship

Sampson Adedeji

With one month to the presidential election of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA), indications have emerged that Véron Mosengo-Omba, the current secretary general of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is preparing to contest for the top position, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

So far, only one official candidacy has been submitted, that of former international striker Aziz Makukula. 

However, reliable sources suggest that Mosengo-Omba is positioning himself to enter the race, reportedly with strong backing from several influential figures across the country, including support from the presidency.

Mosengo-Omba’s potential bid comes at a delicate time, as he is reportedly facing an internal investigation within CAF that could threaten his future within the continental football governing body. 

The move to contest the FECOFA presidency is therefore seen by some observers as a strategic return to national football administration.

One of the major issues surrounding his possible candidacy is his previous dual nationality. 

Regulations stipulate that the president of FECOFA must be solely Congolese, and Mosengo-Omba’s Swiss citizenship has sparked debate within the country’s sporting community.

Sources close to the situation claim that he has recently renounced his Swiss nationality and will need to present official proof of this when submitting his candidacy documents.

However, the claim has been disputed by a former football administrator, who argued that Mosengo-Omba is still receiving a retirement pension from Switzerland, raising questions about whether the renunciation process has indeed been completed.

The FECOFA presidential election is expected to shape the future direction of football governance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with attention now turning to whether Mosengo-Omba will formally enter the race in the coming weeks.