In another step directed towards bringing to an end match-fixing in Kenyan football, a host of CAF A coaches on Friday 26 January were taken through an integrity workshop and an interactive session focused on the understanding and prevention of match fixing.The session was led by Football Kenya Federation Integrity Officer Mike Kamure and comes days after FKF had organized a workshop with National Super League side Vihiga Bullets, aimed at the role of players and officials as fair play ambassadors to keep the integrity of the game intact.Vihiga Bullets took part in an FKF Integrity workshop as part of an initiative to fight against match manipulation.Read more ➡️ https://t.co/2MfQjv7QYG pic.twitter.com/XOEjeBdCA4— Football Kenya Federation (@Football_Kenya) January 19, 2024 For the coaches, the emphasis shifted to spotting red flags and familiarizing coaches with fixers’ strategies, which included developing connections and exploiting players’ financial weaknesses.Coaches were additionally urged to refuse any approaches from match-fixers or their agents, and they were reminded of the necessity of reporting suspicious activity.##NAJAVA_MECA_7828772##The emphasis was also placed on the pivotal role coaches play in upholding the integrity of the game, even as the interactive session encouraged open discussion and allowed people to share their experiences.By the session’s conclusion, participants had a better understanding of the dangers and repercussions of match-fixing.Clubs to implement FKF Women Club Licensing regulations in 2024/25 seasonReal-life examples and case studies were discussed, shedding light on various match-fixing tactics and their implications for players, officials, and the sport of football.“Football Kenya Federation aims to implement widespread match-fixing education nationwide as a proactive measure to tackle this issue in the sport,” FKF mentioned.
