New police council in Zwickau: Rico Lenk wants to strengthen security!
On October 29, 2025, Rico Lenk became the new head of the Zwickau police station. He takes responsibility for safety and employees.

New police council in Zwickau: Rico Lenk wants to strengthen security!
There is news from the police world in Zwickau: The new head of the police station, Police Councilor Rico Lenk, has taken up his duties. Lenk, who is 46 years old and succeeds Kai Vogt, brings with him extensive professional experience. His police career began in 1999 and since then he has held various positions, including in the riot police. He is responsible for over 100 employees and sees his new role as an essential responsibility for the region, his colleagues and public safety.
The challenges for the police remain even under Lenk's leadership. Despite his predecessor's optimistic statements, he sees the need to find joint solutions to current social problems. Cybercrime and politically motivated crimes in particular are high on the agenda. Lenk emphasizes that he wants to meet citizens' expectations of the police. In his private life, he is married and has three children, which gives him an additional understanding of the concerns of the population. Lenk is confident about the future and is ready to tackle the challenges.
International sport at a glance
The event will take place from August 2nd to 30th, 2025 and a total of 19 teams will take part. Among the favorites are defending champions Senegal, two-time winners Morocco and the national teams from Nigeria, Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Group overview
Here is an overview of the groups and participants in the tournament:
| group | Participant |
|---|---|
| A | Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia |
| b | Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic |
| C | Uganda, Niger, Guinea, Algeria, South Africa |
| D | Senegal, Congo, Sudan, Nigeria |
The opening games promise exciting encounters, with Kenya as hosts having to face the DR Congo. Zambia and Angola are also teams that could cause surprises. Fan support in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will also play an important role in motivating the home team.
Overall, interesting developments can be observed both in Zwickau and on the African continent, which are equally important for citizens and sports lovers.