The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) strengthened its commitment to enhancing safety and security operation standards across the continent through the successful hosting of a three-day CAF Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Held under the theme “Promoting Safe Stadium Culture across Africa”, the workshop brought together key stakeholders involved in stadium safety and security operations for domestic and CAF competitions, reinforcing CAF’s proactive approach to ensuring that football venues across Africa are safe, secure and free of incidents.
The workshop was delivered in collaboration with the South African Football Association (SAFA) and was spearheaded by CAF Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa.
A total of 40 participants attended the workshop, including representatives from the South African Police Services (SAPS), Premier Soccer League club safety and security officers, women’s football league representatives and members of SAFA’s security department. The programme focused on key aspects of stadium safety, including risk management, crowd control, emergency situations and the implementation of international best practices.
This initiative built on similar CAF Safety and Security workshops previously hosted in CAF’s other 32 Member Associations, reflecting CAF’s ongoing efforts to promote a unified and professional approach to stadium safety across the continent.
Speaking on the importance of the workshop, Dr Christian Emeruwa emphasised CAF’s commitment to fostering a culture of safety in African football.
“Creating safe stadium environments is a fundamental priority for CAF. Through workshops such as this, we aim to equip stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively manage safety and security, ensuring that football remains an enjoyable and secure experience for all.”
CAF remains dedicated to working closely with its Member Associations and key stakeholders to continuously improve safety standards, ensuring that African football stadiums meet global benchmarks, while prioritising the wellbeing of players, officials, fans and all African football stakeholders.
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