Nigeria, Oct. 30 -- Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to occupy the position in the organisation's 70-year history.

The confirmation was announced on Thursday, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) congratulating Mr Adamu on his appointment.

Emmanuel Ikpeme, the NFF's acting general secretary, described the development as good news for Nigerian football administration and expressed confidence in Mr Adamu's ability to succeed in the role.

"This is, indeed, very good news. I am so happy for Samson Adamu on his confirmation, and I know he is going to make Nigeria and Africa proud," Mr Ikpeme said.

"He is a highly knowledgea...