“This tournament is a major event for the province and it will receive the maximum policing it deserves. We have increased visible policing in the affected areas already,” said acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Lebeoana Tsumane.
Tsumane called on all soccer supporters attending the tournament to play their part in making the tournament a safe and joyful event for all.
Fourteen southern African countries, including South Africa, are scheduled to participate in the tournament. The other countries apart from South Africa are Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Seychelles, Mauritius, Swaziland, Madagascar, Lesotho, Botswana, Ghana, Mozambique, Zambia, and Malawi.
