On Sunday, March 29, 2026, CAF’s Executive Committee convened in Cairo to discuss several issues, including an ongoing dispute between Senegal and Morocco over the Africa Cup of Nations, which has been taken to court.
During the meeting, CAF also announced reforms to its refereeing regulations, particularly those concerning the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
These changes follow controversy during the Africa Cup of Nations final held in January 2026. During the match, Senegal’s head coach Pape Thiaw instructed his players to walk off the pitch in protest over a penalty decision awarded through VAR. However, Sadio Mané intervened and convinced his teammates to continue the game.
CAF stated that confusion surrounding the VAR footage in that final prompted a review of its rules and procedures. The aim is to strengthen trust in officiating and support referees, VAR operators, and decision-making bodies in delivering fair judgments.
The organization emphasized that these reforms are intended to prevent a repeat of the errors witnessed during the final held in Morocco.
Shortly after, Mosengo-Omba announced his resignation. He had served CAF in various roles over three decades and was also involved in FIFA initiatives in Africa, including the FIFA Forward development program.
He stated that his decision to step down was motivated by a desire to pursue other personal projects.
CAF’s Director of Competitions, Samson Adamu, is among the potential candidates to replace him, alongside Gelson Fernandes, who represents African football associations within FIFA.
