By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) successfully hosted the 23rd edition of the CAF Safe Stadium Initiative in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, with the active support of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football (FIF).
This important session brought together 40 dedicated participants, all committed to creating safer, more secure football environments across the continent of Africa.
CAF’s Head of Safety and Security, Dr. Christian Emeruwa expressed his sincere gratitude for the warm reception during a courtesy call to the Honourable Minister of Sports and the Director General of the National Police (DGPN), stating:
“We are honored by the strong collaboration with Côte d’Ivoire as we work together to enhance safety and security in African football stadiums.”
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To date, the initiative has trained over 900 safety and security officers in just 23 weeks- a powerful step forward in advancing stadium safety on the continent.
“Congratulations to all the participants, and heartfelt thanks to our gracious hosts in Côte d’Ivoire”, Emeruwa said.
