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Postponement  of  CAF  matches  and  Match  Commissioners  workshop

Postponement  of  CAF  matches  and  Match  Commissioners  workshop  due  to  the situation  of COVID-19

Following  the  growing  concern  of  the  COVID-19  virus  and  the  latest  declaration  of  the  World Health  Organization  (WHO)  describing  it  as  a  pandemic.  CAF  emergency  committee  has decided  to  postpone  the following  matches  until further notice:

  • 2021  Qualifiers:  Match  days  3  and  4  of  the  qualifiers  initially  scheduled from  25th to  31st  March.
  • Women  U-20  World  Cup  Qualifiers:  Initially  scheduled  from  20-22  March  and  2729  March.
  • Total  Women AFCON  2020  Qualifiers:  Initially  scheduled  from  8th to  14th April.

CAF shall  announce  the new  program  in due  time.

Concerning  the  Total  African  Nations  Championship  (CHAN  2020)  scheduled  in  Cameroon  from 4th  to  25th  April,  a  delegation  from  the  CAF  Medical  Committee  is  scheduled  to  visit  Cameroon from  14-15  March  2020.  The  purpose  of  this  mission  is  to  assess  all  the  preventive  measures taken  by  the Local Organizing  Committee,  a  decision  will be taken after the  inspection  visit.

On  the  other  hand,  CAF  has  also  decided  to  postpone  the  Match  Commissioners  Workshop scheduled  for the  19th  &  20th  March  until further notice.

We  would  like  to  assure  you  that  CAF  is  monitoring  the  situation  closely  and  working  with  the competent  authorities  such  as  the  WHO  on  the  impact  of  the  virus  in  the  continent  and  CAF Competitions.

In  the  meantime,  please  accept,  dear General Secretary,  our sincere  regards.

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CAF Head of Safety and Security and BFA President Pay Courtesy Visit to Police Leadership

In a significant gesture of collaboration and partnership, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, the Head of Safety and Security for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), along with Botswana Football Association (BFA) President Mr. Tariq T. Babitseng and BFA Chief Operations Officer Mr. Kago Mosinyi, paid a courtesy visit to the Botswana Police Service. The visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations, focusing on the integral role that the police play in ensuring the safety and security of all BFA competitions.

During the visit, the delegation met with integral pool of experts a  group of key police leaders, who are central to the successful execution of security operations at football events across the country. Among those present were prominent members of the Botswana Police Service, including Mr. Katlholo Mosimanegape, Deputy Commissioner of Police, and several senior officers.

These included Senior Assistant Commissioner Antony Wally (Director of Operations), Senior Assistant Commissioner Godfrey Phonchi (Commander, SSG), Senior Assistant Commissioner Boeletswe Gobotswang (Director, Departmental Services), Senior Assistant Commissioner Reginald Matlhaba (Divisional Commander, South Central), Senior Assistant Commissioner Mudongo Chitutu (Director, Crime Intelligence), and Assistant Commissioner Christopher B. Ndlovu (Deputy Director of Traffic).

The meeting was focused on discussing the coordination and support provided by the police in delivering effective safety and security measures during BFA matches, as well as future collaboration on upcoming projects. The visit highlighted the importance of this partnership in ensuring smooth and secure football matches for both players and spectators.

Both Dr. Emeruwa and Mr. Babitseng expressed their gratitude for the continued cooperation and commitment of the Botswana Police Service in safeguarding the integrity of football events and ensuring the safety of all involved.

 

 

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