It is one of the key things a fan heading to any facility should be assured of.
And the statement was made clear as local body Football Association of Zambia said they had hired 850 police officers to provide security before, during and after the match.
FAZ communications manager Erick Mwanza said that
the association wants peace at the stadium, hence the hiring of 850 security personnel who will be drawn from various towns of the Copperbelt.
“FAZ also has its own security that will be on duty to reinforce orderliness at the stadium,” Mwanza said. “FAZ prioritises security and will not risk the safety of fans, players and everyone involved in the game,”
He warned that the officers will be given strict instructions to arrest whoever will attempt to cause confusion before, during and after the match. “People need to know that the area surrounding the stadium is violence-free and if some people want to come and cause confusion, they should be prepared to face the law. We need to be united and support the team together,” Mwanza said.
He also warned that people that will come with forged tickets will only have themselves to blame for the action that will be taken against them.
He also appealed to the fans to guard against vandalism of the newly constructed ultra – modern sports facility. Mwanza said fans should take it upon themselves to flush out people that will be seen vandalising property because the stadium belongs to all Zambians. During the World Cup qualifier against Ghana in June, over 100 seats were damaged by fans.
Cranes final 18-man squad:
D Onyango, A Dhaira, G Walusimbi, A Mwesigwa, H Kalungi, S Masaba, I Isinde, H Wasswa, M Serumaga, R. Ssentongo, E Okwi, D Iguma, H Kizza, P Ochan, D Wagaluka, M Oloya,T Mawejje, G Kizito
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