It’s not for the love of the game

When they make a (personal) decision to contest for political office, whether it’s national or sports level, don’t think you were at the front queue of their thoughts. Yes, you were at the backend. But they will tell you it’s because of you and the need to fix sport that they decided to contest. Far from it. Admittedly, not all have nefarious intentions, others are indeed just sheep in a sheep skin. They are well meaning. However, the majority are cunning opportunists who want to siphon public funds, enhance their reputation or engage in any self-serving venture by any means.

If you want to test their sincerity just tell them to leave office if indeed they serve people’s interests. They will refuse. Ask any sports administrator, the politician that is, to step down today, they will furrow their brow. Yes, they will frown on you.