CAF 2nd Vice-President and Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, on Tuesday officially opened the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative workshop at the GFA Headquarters in Accra.
The three-day programme is aimed at strengthening stadium safety and security in Ghana and across African football.
Welcoming participants on behalf of CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, Simeon-Okraku stressed the importance of providing secure environments for players, fans and stakeholders.
“Since our President took office, one of his foremost promises has been to deliver football in a very safe environment for all consumers of our sport,” he said.
“It is always important for CAF, working closely with our Member Associations, to share knowledge that will help ensure lives and property are protected at all CAF-organised events.”
Reflecting on the 2001 Accra Sports Stadium disaster, he urged participants to “close the gaps” and ensure football is delivered safely and responsibly.
The workshop has brought together Safety and Security Officers from all 18 Premier League clubs, GFA Security Committee members and 16 Regional Sports Police Officers.
Led by CAF experts Xololi Nokithula Vilakati and Sylvanus Obi, the sessions cover safety regulations, accreditation, crowd management and matchday security protocols.
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