The Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 organized a one-day training workshop for Premier League Match Commissioners to furnish them with the needed expertise and required abilities to implement the newly enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols.
The workshop which took place at the GFA Conference Room in Accra, committed to enhancing matchday safety, protecting match officials, and ensuring smooth football operations across the country. It also had in attendance Referees Appointment Committee chairperson, Christine Enyonam Zigah, and GFA Safety and Security Committee member, Felix Bewu.
General Secretary of GFA Prosper Harrison Addo, welcomed and hailed the Commissioners for their commitment to Ghanaian football. He explained in detail about the modified safety protocols intended to protect lives and property at match venues.
Julius Ben Emunah, Director of Competitions guided participants through diverse elements of the improved security structure, emphasizing critical tasks for Match Commissioners.
Ghana FA President, Kurt Okraku, encouraged participants that the domestic football governing body stays dedicated to safeguarding match officials while improving public education on security measures.
“The incident at Nsoatre has pushed all of us to reassess how we deliver football,” Okraku said. “This enhanced document, which originates from the clubs, will be strictly adhered to, and we expect full compliance.”
By: Pascal Amoah
