Former Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba is elected president of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA). FECOFA announces that Mosengo-Omba wins the election with 60 votes out of 65, with no opponent remaining after the other candidates reportedly withdraw. Sources also note that the election follows Mosengo-Omba’s March resignation from his CAF role as number two.
The appointment is accompanied by a controversy over eligibility. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) constitution prohibits dual nationality. Mosengo-Omba holds Swiss nationality, raising questions about whether he meets the legal requirements to lead a national federation in the country. The available reports do not describe a resolution to this dispute at the time of the election, but they indicate it is a central issue in the coverage of his presidency.
Overall, the reports agree on the outcome of the election and the vote count, and they highlight the ongoing debate around nationality eligibility under DRC law.
