Ask for the threat of gambling / betting between sports athletes






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Recently, there have been online publications in one of the media and in which it has been reported that the interested parties launched alarm on the wave of sports betting between athletes and its growing concern and negative consequences. Only in the space of that publication, has it been widely reported through some online channels on some online channels on a sports handle. However, athletes are dangerous for the growth and development of sport, in particular our football, therefore the concern and action by the parties concerned to deal with it.
The Recent Concern and Call for Action by the Nigeria League Management Body -nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Through the Caption: NPFL Cracks Down on Betting Ahead of New Season: Offndenders Face Expulsion & Heavy Fines, Is a Great and Proactive Step Taking From The Right Direction and Very Commendable .the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Has Fiired The First Shot With A Stern Warning Extended to Players, Coaches, Officials and Clubs Regarding Their The involvement in betting activities and has reiterated its zero tolerance policy on bets in consideration of its dangers that affect the promotion of the match-fixing that affects On the integrity of the game thus undermining the principle of fair play which is one of the fundamental values of sport and therefore the possible damage to the image of the image of the League by removing the trust of the fans and also guiding the students and sponsored
This is a project that we must take very seriously supporting the organ of the League in this commendable action that has provided measures such as immediate expulsion from the League, monetary fines, long -term suspension or time bans.
Here it is recommended that now that the League’s body has made its position on the threat and concern of bets, a holistic vision must be given to the question for holistic results such as looking beyond the warning, but deepening some possible causes of maintenance motivation and work with solutions for the home. The approach based on punitive commion will try to examine the push and traction factors for the growing threat ranging from vulnerability to offensive caused by different struggles and mental and emotional factors, the worries of management of athletes (action and inaction) by managers, management, environmental pressures, prize athletes the assistance system for the well -being of clubs, peer and other mental pressures They could motivate the syndrome by rich in full of gambling and bets by players, managers, coaches at any time, but the fact is that sport or football is a human activity and that human beings are the product of the body, soul and spirit and are socially involved emotionally, mentally, psychologically and spiritually and this is the holistic nature of mental health and wellness. Emotions are involved and affecting our mentality.
According to a study published by EU athletes in 2016, professional athletes / footballers are many times more likely to develop a game / betting addiction than non -athletes. This is because they operate in environments where isolation is frequent and intense training programs and frequent travel and travel that present gambling and bets as means for coping and adaptation for situations and escaped settings and escaping mental and emotional struggles.
I Want To Commements The Efforts of the Nigeria Players Union, National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballlers (Nanpf) with their ongoing measures to sensitize clubs, players and management through the regular workshops and seminars on issues arund Some factors that need to be addressed for holistic results and to uplift the image of the game Ranging From Handling of Players Contractual Agreement, Poor Handling of Players Welfare, Non Consideration to Players Mental & Emotional Well Being, Strengthening Good Communication Network this encourages the dialogue between players, clubs and managers (improved human relationships) and take care of players among others. This commendable move must be supported while aligning with the intervention based on the community (approach) to complete the game and bets between the players. Therapy (CBT) Coach for behavioral observations and changes with relevant tools for commitment. The well -being of the players must be constantly priority by the clubs and remember that players are the house that places golden eggs. Players must be listened to and notice their concerns and even their favorors are available that their favorions are not available that their favorions are not available that their favorions must not be available that theirs are available. favorite.
The coach of the writer Ebere Amraizu is a certified cognitive cognitive therapy coach (CBT) and a coach and expert in prevention of the serious and organized crime police (SOC). Rangers Intl FC Foundation and the main Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation consultant.






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