Doha, Qatar: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) together with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) celebrated the first batch of certified practitioners of the ‘Sport Safety and Security Training and Advanced Education Programme’ in an online certification ceremony (above). The internationally certified programme aims to enhance, develop, and strengthen the knowledge, skills, abilities, processes and resources of safety and security professionals to strengthen the safety and security of sport inAfrica with a main focus on football competitions. The event highlighted the learning journeys of 25 students from African football federations, leagues, and clubs.
The alumni shared remarkable experiences and how the programme shaped their professional careers as safety and security professionals in African football federations, leagues, and clubs. Commenting on this occasion, Massimiliano Montanari,ICSS CEO, said: “It was great meeting the first sport safety and security practitioners able to successfully complete our online courses, the first ever training jointly certified by CAF, UNITAR and the ICSS.” “We welcome other security professionals to join and wish the best continuation to our amazing alumni.
” Dr Christian Emeruwa, CAF Head of Safety and Security, said: “Sport transcends cultural barriers; it unites people and promotes harmony. However, to preserve its positive effect.