Krishna’s statement shows that Fijian Football needs professionalism

Covid-19 keeps bringing lots of trouble to football community as almost every single country in the world postponed their football activities during the pandemic, including Oceanian countries like Fiji.

Fijian Football Association has recently made a post in its website with some Roy Krishna’s instructions to Fijian footballers to follow during this pandemic. The ATK’s star pointed that it is very important to have a healthy diet and exercise. He also remembered people about of the importance of staying at home and keeping up with the news about Covid-19.

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The advices given by Krishna are very important and every one must follow them in Fiji or wherever people are now. However his speech also shows that Fijian football still struggles when it comes to professionalism.

It is important to clear that we are not talking about professionalism in financial terms, but in terms of attitude. There are lots of recent news showing the lack of discipline by footballers in the country like drinking sprees, assaulting and use of drugs.

Footballers must be aware of their impact in society even being semi-professional players and they must give the example to those who are around. Fijian players should follow Krishna’s advice about staying fit and healthy all the time and not only during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Good attitudes bring more good attitudes. It is time to be responsible and carry this responsibility on to the pitch when the season returns.