CAF reinforces Safety, Security standards ahead of 2026/27 season
The Confédération of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to making safety and security a cornerstone of its competitions after hosting a CAF Interclub Safety and Security meeting for clubs participating in the preliminary rounds of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
The online engagement brought together Club Safety and Security Officers from across the continent, as preparations intensify for the start of the new Interclub season.
The gathering of the safety and security officials forms part of CAF’s broader efforts to raise standards across its competitions and ensure that clubs enter the season with a clear understanding of the expectations and requirements set out by CAF.
Participants were guided through key operational areas including integrated planning and coordination, stadium security, access control, crowd management, communication protocols and daily reporting procedures.
Opening the session, CAF Safety and Security Department Head, Dr Christian Emeruwa highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in delivering safe and secure match environments across the continent.
“We cannot achieve our objectives alone. Safety and security is a shared responsibility and requires the commitment of every stakeholder involved in CAF competitions,” said Dr Emeruwa.
CAF continues to place safety and security at the heart of its competitions planning, working closely with clubs, Member Associations and local authorities to ensure that Africa’s premier club competitions are delivered in line with the highest safety and security standards. –Cafonline.com
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