FIFA accredited anti match fixing trainer, Ndumiso Gumede has called for the strengthening of anti-match fixing systems in the country to combat the scourge.

Gumede who is a former Zimbabwe football association (ZIFA) Vice President said stakeholders in the football fraternity should be able to recognize the tripple R guidelines which are to recognise, resist and report any signs or actual match fixing taking place anywhere.

The veteran administrator said the most difficult part was recognising match fixing as masterminds of the scourge use very covert means which can range from cash incentives to threat to one's life.

"It takes an individual with a clear conscience to pick out match fixing and actually resist it. These people are cunning in their dealings and they take their time until they have gained the trust of their target, so it is important for vulnerable groups like players and indeed club officials to be able to recognise, resist and report match fixing,” said Gumede.

Gumede said those in charge with running of football in the country must take a keen interest in setting up systems which will help in early recognition of match fixing and judiciary arms must also be in place to impose sanctions on those found wanting .                             

FIFA has adopted a zero tolerance on match manipulation and has set up an alliance with Interpol which seeks to help associations like ZIFA, government departments and law enforcement agencies to develop prevention strategies and integrity units as well as providing training for specific audience.

Other FIFA accredited anti match fixing trainers in Zimbabwe include the Premier Soccer League (PSL) CEO Kennedy Ndebele, Footballers Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ) president Desmond Maringwa, retired referee Brighton Mudzamiri, Fifa referees instructor Felix Tangawarima and former ZIFA chief executive officer Jonathan Mashingaidze.