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CAF concludes first ever safety and security workshop

By Our Reporter

The first-ever Confederation of African Football (CAF) Safety and
Security workshop ended on a high note on Tuesday with the
confederation’s President Ahmad Ahmad presenting certificates to
National Security Officers from 54 Member Associations.

Addressing the assembled delegates President Ahmad praises the
ground-breaking event which was held from 14-15 October in Cairo,
Egypt, aimed at improving the safety and security of football fans,
players and officials both during and after games.

Speaking at the event he said: “This workshop has been revolutionary
in terms of safety and security at football matches for our continent
and it is a very positive step forward.
Security has been one of my major concerns since my assumption of the
CAF presidency and I’m very conscious that we still have lots of work
to do in this regard. Football should be a pleasure to watch and play
without security concerns. I encourage all of you here today to put
into practice the knowledge and skills you have taken from this
important workshop to your respective countries.”

Following his address he presented certificates to the National
Security Officers present from each of CAF’s 54 Member Associations
whose two-day workshop included topics like: developing capacity among
National Security Officers, exchanges on challenges faced by National
Security Officers, reinforcing the necessity for up-skilling, the
importance of safety and security planning and execution phases in all
matches, getting firm commitments from all member associations to
improve safety and security standards and establishing effective
networking and cooperation among National Security Officers.

A highlight of the workshop was the unveiling of the CAF Safety and
Security Regulations which will be applied henceforth for CAF
competitions and events.

CAF Safety and Security Director, Dr. Emeruwa expressed satisfaction
with the turnout of the historic workshop.
“It is our hope that in the coming years we can organize more events
all over the continent. I’m satisfied with the outcome of this
groundbreaking event,” he said.

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