Football is not just a game played on green pitches; it is a vast ecosystem of passion that unites languages, cultures, and enthusiasm. In major sporting events watched by millions of fans in stadiums and followed closely by global media, sustaining this excitement depends on one critical foundation: flawless and uncompromising security architecture. As Polimek Elektronik, we successfully fulfilled this major responsibility at AFCON 2025 (Africa Cup of Nations), Africa’s most prestigious football tournament, with our advanced walk-through metal detector solutions. Our performance at the Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium, regarded as the heart of the tournament, once again demonstrated the global strength of Turkish engineering.
An Impenetrable Security Shield in Rabat: Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium
Throughout AFCON 2025, hosted in Morocco and successfully concluded on January 18, 2026, Polimek stood at the core of operations ensuring the safety of tens of thousands of fans. The advanced security infrastructure we installed at the entrances of Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium the tournament’s most strategic venue became the main pillar of all internationally recognized security protocols. Designed specifically for event security, this infrastructure minimized the workload of security personnel while maximizing safety at entry points, thanks to its high-sensitivity scanning capability and uninterrupted operation principle.
In large-scale organizations, security is not only about preventing threats but also about managing human traffic smoothly. Considering the massive spectator capacity of Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium, security systems needed to operate both extremely fast and exceptionally meticulously. The strategy we developed at Polimek successfully combined these two critical requirements, delivering a seamless experience throughout the tournament. This digital and physical security inspection, starting from the moment fans entered the stadium, created a pre-prepared defense line against all possible risk scenarios. Keeping entrances and exits under control at every stage of the organization stood out as the most important factor in maintaining the tournament’s overall atmosphere of calm and order.
A Flawless Security Corridor: The Power of Technology in the Field
While the strength of Polimek engineering was felt at every point where the pulse of the tournament beat, a total of 80 walk-through metal detectors 40 units of the Polimek 308 CA model and 40 units of the Polimek 308 WA model actively deployed in the field formed an impenetrable security corridor equipped with high technology. This strategic placement functioned as a security shield at the entrances of Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium. Even during the busiest match hours, our high throughput capacity prevented long queues and guaranteed that fans reached the stands safely, quickly, and peacefully.
During the installation phase, the stadium’s architectural structure and spectator entry-exit routes were analyzed in detail. Each detector was positioned to provide maximum efficiency and minimum waiting time. Polimek’s field experience enabled us to successfully manage “instant congestion” crises, especially those occurring shortly before match kickoff. The high processing speed of our devices allowed each spectator to be scanned within seconds and pass into the secure zone. Our security corridors were not merely physical barriers but technological control points that ensured the disciplined progression of the tournament. Every unit used in this process was optimized to fully comply with international security standards.
Uncompromising Detection and Sustainable Security Standards
Our walk-through metal detectors detected all metal-based threats at the highest sensitivity level, eliminating potential risks at the outer perimeter of the stadium. However, we know that security is not limited to the “detection” stage alone. The systems we provide contribute to sustainable event management with their low power consumption technologies while maintaining modern health and hygiene standards through contactless operation. The effectiveness of our security layers prevented the entry of any foreign objects throughout the tournament, creating a safe environment for athletes, protocol members, and tens of thousands of fans.
Our security processes were part of an integrated structure that functioned like clockwork throughout the event. The high reliability of our systems also made the job easier for the organizing committee, allowing them to focus entirely on the excitement on the field. This determined approach, sustained until the final day of the tournament, once again reinforced Polimek’s solid position in the field of security technologies. This ecosystem, where every passage could be recorded and controlled, also set future standards for modern stadium security.
From Izmir to Morocco: The Global Triumph of Turkish Engineering
As Polimek Elektronik, our success at AFCON 2025 is not merely a commercial project but a strong proof of our technological competence on the international stage. With domestically produced walk-through metal detectors developed by Turkish engineers at our facilities in Izmir, we ensured the safety of millions of people at one of the world’s most prestigious sporting organizations. This success story holds critical importance in demonstrating the global competitiveness of local production.
While reinforcing Türkiye’s position as a technology-exporting power, Polimek once again proved to be a reliable solution partner for airports, public buildings, and stadium projects worldwide. This journey, starting in Izmir and extending to the Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium in Rabat, has become our strongest reference for future international security projects. This strong imprint of Turkish technology on the African continent also serves as an inspiring source of motivation for our brands in the global market.
Our Vision: Wherever There Is Security, There Is Polimek
Polimek Elektronik’s vision is clear: to deliver the most advanced technology wherever human life and safety are a priority. Today, we produce security solutions with the same precision not only for stadiums but also for factories, shopping malls, logistics centers, ports, and government institutions. With our walk-through metal detectors, access control systems, and integrated security software, we provide multi-layered control infrastructure at entry points.
Our AFCON 2025 experience has given our company unparalleled global expertise in managing intense human traffic and ensuring continuity of security during crisis moments. This experience proves that Polimek sets a global standard not only in hardware production but also in planning and managing the security of large-scale operations. Security is a dynamic process, and as Polimek, we take part in every step of this process with our technology. The solutions we offer are continuously developed and renewed to meet not only today’s but also tomorrow’s complex security needs.
Security Is the Cornerstone of Success
The systems installed at Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium throughout AFCON 2025 demonstrated that security is not merely an operational necessity but the most critical element determining the reputation and sustainable success of organizations. The enthusiasm of fans who enjoyed matches in a safe environment is our greatest measure of success. When security systems the hidden heroes behind organizations operate flawlessly, the real success story is written.
As Polimek Elektronik, staying true to our mission of making the world a safer place through technology, we will continue to proudly carry the Turkish flag and the Polimek signature at future major organizations. With local engineering, global success, and an uncompromising security approach, we are building the security of the future today.
