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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons and Romain Molina

African football’s general secretary accused of creating toxic culture of fear

Véron Mosengo-Omba
Véron Mosengo-Omba is widely regarded as the de facto head of Caf despite not holding the position of president. Photograph: Sebo47/Alamy

The Confederation of African Football’s general secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, has been accused of running the organisation as his “proprietorship” and creating a toxic culture of fear where employees are fired for speaking out against him.

Several former and current members of staff have told the Guardian there is an atmosphere of intimidation and paranoia at the Caf headquarters in Cairo, where Mosengo-Omba is accused of sidelining colleagues and silencing whistleblowers.

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