The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and its Safety and Security Committee have issued a firm reminder to clubs regarding the proper deployment of Club Stewards during home matches.
Clubs are required to follow established procedures, with non-compliance leading to sanctions.
Clubs must train their stewards using the GFA-approved manual. A list of trained stewards and the corresponding training reports must be submitted to the GFA for approval.
Stewards must manage crowd control, provide direction, and ensure spectators exit safely. Pre-match briefings should outline their responsibilities and core values. Fanatic or partisan behavior will not be tolerated and will result in club sanctions.
Stewards’ deployment must be validated during the Pre-match Technical Meeting and approved by the Head of Police Operations assigned to the match.
Only GFA-trained and approved stewards are allowed to be deployed. Non-compliance will attract penalties.
Stewards are prohibited from accessing restricted zones, including dressing rooms, dressing room entrances, and Zones 1 and 2 of the inner perimeter.
Match Commissioners will oversee compliance and report to the GFA, while Special Observers will monitor steward behavior and report any violations.
Clubs failing to adhere to these guidelines will face sanctions, and offending stewards will be permanently banned from performing such duties or engaging in football-related activities.
These measures are intended to uphold safety standards and ensure smooth matchday operations for all clubs.
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