The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ghana Police Service have agreed to deepen collaboration in the area of Sports Policing to improve safety, security and match organisation across the country.
The discussion formed part of a meeting between GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and Inspector-General of Police COP Christian Tetteh Yohunu at the Police Headquarters in Accra on Thursday.
Simeon-Okraku stressed that policing football requires a distinct approach compared to conventional law enforcement, describing Sports Policing as “distinctively different from ordinary policing” due to the emotional intensity, large crowds and unique dynamics associated with matches.
He called for enhanced training, coordination and deployment of officers who understand stadium environments, supporter behaviour and the operational needs of football competitions.
The GFA President noted that improved Sports Policing would help prevent hooliganism, ensure the protection of lives and property, and create a secure atmosphere for players, officials and fans.
In response, COP Yohunu assured the FA of the Police Service’s commitment to strengthening matchday security, indicating that modern security technology and specialised units would be deployed to support football operations nationwide.
Both institutions agreed that a professional Sports Policing framework is essential to maintaining discipline, safeguarding the integrity of competitions and promoting confidence in Ghana’s football environment.
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