
21/09/2025
Thomas Kumordzi takes part in Stadium Security Course by GFA
Mr. Thomas Kwaku Kumordzi of the National Sports Authority (NSA) was part of the participants who completed the recent stadium security course.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), in collaboration with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), recently organized a workshop on stadium safety and security. The three-day training was part of the continent-wide CAF Safe Stadium Initiative, which aims to standardize safety measures and prevent stadium tragedies.
The "CAF Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop" was held to enhance the knowledge and skills of security personnel to ensure safer football experiences for everyone.
The training was held at the GFA headquarters in Accra from Tuesday, September 16, to Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Attendees included Safety and Security Officers from all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs, members of the GFA Security Committee, and 16 Regional Sports Police Officers.
The training was conducted by CAF security experts Xololi Nokithula Vilakati from Eswatini and Sylvanus Obi from Nigeria.
The intensive training covered a range of essential topics:
CAF Safety and Security Regulations: A review of the continent's official guidelines for football match security.
Accreditation and Access Control: Techniques for managing entry to the stadium for various personnel and stakeholders.
Crowd Management Techniques: Methods for controlling large crowds to prevent crushes or disturbances.
Pre-, During-, and Post-Match Security Protocols: Procedures for ensuring a secure environment at all stages of a football event.
GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku emphasized the importance of the training in creating a safe and peaceful atmosphere for football in Ghana, particularly in light of past stadium tragedies. The initiative is part of a broader CAF effort to ensure that all football events, from local league matches to continental competitions, are hosted in a secure environment.
Upon successful completion of the workshop, all participants were awarded certificates.
According to Kwaku Kumordzi, the course was very good and they have been well equipped to work better, effectively and efficiently
By Sammy Heywood Okine