2026 World Cup: Police officers will be given chance to go and study crowd control - Sports Minister
3rd March 2026
According to the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, the Government of Ghana has engaged the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to release selected officers for a learning mission at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, aimed at strengthening stadium crowd management and security operations back home.
Speaking on Adom FM, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, said the initiative forms part of broader efforts to enhance Ghana’s capacity to manage large-scale sporting events.
“We have to take some policemen so they have the opportunity to see crowd control in action, not just in theory, but to actually experience how it is done,” Mr Adams explained.
He said the officers would gain first-hand exposure to stadium security procedures, from entry protocols and ticket validation systems to in-game crowd monitoring and emergency response coordination.
“From entry to during the game, there will also be opportunities for them to interface with the vessels in charge. It is a learning process for us,” he added.
According to the Minister, the experience will allow Ghanaian officers to interact with international security experts and observe global best practices in handling massive crowds, an area that has increasingly become critical in modern sports administration.
The move comes as Ghana continues to position itself to host and manage high-profile sporting events, with authorities keen to ensure that safety standards meet international expectations.
Officials say the knowledge gained from the World Cup mission is expected to be replicated locally, strengthening matchday security across domestic competitions and national events.