Zimbabwe: Safeguarding Officer Key for CAF Schools Tourney

ONE of the key elements of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, COSAFA Qualifier in Walvis Bay, Namibia from October 11-13 will be teaching the participating players life skills they can carry forward with them.

Many of the learners in the Under-15 age group will be travelling outside of their countries for the first time and taking in new experiences in an unfamiliar environment, which can be both exciting and daunting.

Looking after their best interests, a Safeguarding Officer is assigned to each team.

This person will act as a focal point for all matters related to the well-being of the players and team delegation. The individual should be someone who is well-versed in handling the challenges faced by youngsters and will have completed the mandatory FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Essentials online course.

The Safeguarding Officer will have four major responsibilities and will be among the most important people at the event.

Their key areas are:

To act as the first point of contact and lead for all safeguarding matters within the team delegation during the African Schools Football Championship

To take all reasonable steps to ensure that the student’s mental and physical well-being is prioritised.

To liaise with the Championship Safeguarding Manager and the CAF Event Safeguarding Manager should a concern or an allegation of harassment or abuse (be it psychological, physical, sexual, or neglect) arise

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