GameChanger360, a platform founded by Moses Swaibu aimed at safeguarding sports from corruption and match-fixing, has officially launched its new public website. In a conversation with Gambling Insider, Swaibu expressed his relief at the site finally going live.
“Developing a platform that institutions will actually use has taken longer than anticipated. It’s easy to describe getting to this point, but delivering it has been challenging,” Swaibu commented.
The launch features two key products: 360Report, a tool for players and staff to report corruption, and 360Academy, an educational resource designed to help players and organizations identify and resist manipulation.
“This launch marks the beginning of our journey. We are eager to collaborate with sports organizations and integrity stakeholders to understand their needs, foster meaningful partnerships, and advance this initiative,” Swaibu added.
In light of recent match-fixing scandals in the US, public trust in sports integrity has been shaken, with nearly half of Americans expressing concerns about the legitimacy of sporting events.
Swaibu aims to restore confidence in sports by supporting players who are vulnerable to match-fixing schemes. “We are investigating how our platform can track the transition from awareness to action: whether individuals can identify manipulation, know how to react, feel secure in reporting issues, and maintain that awareness over time,” he explained.
While recent statistics indicate a general decline in match-fixing incidents, certain areas, particularly Africa and North America, have seen an uptick. Swaibu believes tools like GC360 can help pinpoint these risks.
“With the right permissions and protections in place, GC360 could assist organizations in gathering relevant data from educational and reporting processes to identify unmet needs, target assistance, and assess effective strategies while prioritizing human judgment,” he stated.
Swaibu also emphasized the importance of establishing a solid evidence base for prevention, discussing what information is essential, who should access it, and how to use it responsibly to protect individuals and enhance integrity.
Drawing from his own experiences, Swaibu recounted being approached by criminal groups during his football career and ultimately facing conviction for match-fixing, which led to his imprisonment.
“My time in professional football revealed how susceptible individuals can be to manipulation without the right support. Since then, I have dedicated myself to transforming my experiences into education, advocacy, and practical efforts to bolster integrity in sports,” he shared.
His journey is chronicled in his book, Fixed: My Secret Life as a Match Fixer, released in July, which has received an unexpectedly positive reception.
Now, Swaibu aims to focus entirely on combating match-fixing. “I believe in authenticity and genuine growth. My story has been widely shared, but this mission is larger than my past,” he concluded.
Additionally, Swaibu recently testified before a House of Lords committee regarding the UK's potential adoption of the Macolin Convention to address sporting corruption. He advocated for the full ratification of the treaty to enhance cross-border cooperation in combating corruption.