National Super League side Vihiga Bullets were taken through an integrity workshop by the Football Kenya Federation in their bid to enlighten players about the effect of match fixing.
Bullets have been one of the teams accused of fixing games previously with head coach George Owoko having been recorded on social media last year nabbing a guy who he believed was the mastermind of the vice in his team.
“Vihiga Bullets attended an integrity workshop on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Village Inn Hotel, Nairobi,” the Federation said in a communication. “The workshop, conducted by Football Kenya Federation’s Integrity Officer, Mike Kamure, focused primarily on the prevalent issue of match-fixing in football.
“Players and team officials delved into an interactive session focused on understanding and combating match-fixing. This encouraged open dialogue and sharing of experiences. Participants also learned to recognize red flags and the various techniques utilized by fixers to approach players, such as establishing friendships and exploiting players’ financial needs.
“Moreover, they were encouraged to resist any approach by match-fixers or their agents and sensitized on the importance of reporting suspicious activities or advances. Emphasis was placed on the role of players and officials as fair play ambassadors to keep the integrity of the game intact.”
The session is just on of the many meetings the Federation has had with teams across the tiers in their bid to combat the vice that has threatened to derail the growth of Kenyan football.
