African football chief resigns following row over Morocco-Senegal final
Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.
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"Now that I have been able to dispel the suspicions that some people have gone to great lengths to cast on me, I can retire with peace of mind and without constraint, leaving the CAF more prosperous than ever."
— Veron Mosengo-Omba , Executive
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President of the Confederation of African Football who supported Omar Artan's opportunity.
He is the competitions director of the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
He is the former general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
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Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.
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