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Moses Swaibu confessed he once made ₦200 million in cash after concluding a match-fixing deal. Meet the man behind some of the biggest match-fixing in English football.
Moses Swaibu, once a promising footballer, became infamous for his role in one of the most significant match-fixing scandals in English football history.
From his early days as a youth player to his involvement in illegal betting syndicates, Pulse Sports reveals seven key things to know about Moses Swaibu and his tumultuous journey.
Who is Moses Swaibu?
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Moses Swaibu is a former English footballer who rose to prominence as a youth player before his career took a dark turn.
Born and raised in Croydon, South London, Swaibu's early life was marked by challenges, including a strict upbringing under his father after his Ugandan refugee parents split.
Despite these hardships, Swaibu managed to pursue a career in football, only to later become entangled in the world of match-fixing.
How Old is Moses Swaibu?
Moses Swaibu was born on May 9, 1989 in Islington, England.
As of 2024, Moses Swaibu is 35 years old.
Swaibu was born to Ugandan parents.
Despite his relatively young age, Swaibu has experienced significant highs and lows, from his early successes in football to his conviction and imprisonment for match-fixing.
Moses Swaibu's football career
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Swaibu began his football career with promise, playing as a defender for clubs like Crystal Palace and Bromley.
His talent on the field earned him recognition, including being named Crystal Palace’s Young Player of the Year.
However, his football career was cut short when he retired in 2013, just as he became involved in an undercover investigation that would later lead to his downfall.
His association with match-fixing tarnished his once-promising career, ending his professional journey in disgrace.
Moses Swaibu wife
There is little public information available about Moses Swaibu's personal life, including whether he is married.
Throughout his legal troubles and the aftermath, Swaibu has kept a low profile regarding his relationships and family life.
Moses Swaibu's involvement in match-fixing scandal
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Moses Swaibu's involvement in match-fixing began when he was contacted by Delroy Facey, another former footballer, about an opportunity to make money through illegal betting.
Moses had been paid by a foreign organised crime group to fix the match between his Conference side Bromley and Eastbourne.
Swaibu was eventually drawn into a criminal syndicate that manipulated football matches for financial gain.
In 2015, he was convicted of conspiracy to commit bribery and sentenced to 16 months in prison.
Swaibu later admitted that he was "hungry for more" and became deeply entrenched in the world of match-fixing.
Swaibu quickly transitioned from becoming a professional footballer, to a professional match fixer.
He had the power to control match outcomes and make millions for overseas betting cartels.
He alongside another footballer, Delroy Facey were convicted of conspiracy to commit bribery following a trial in Birmingham.
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Swaibu once recalled speeding through London with ₦200 million (£100,000) in cash in the footwell of his car.
Moses was quoted to have said in a podcast as per The Sun: “I went from promising youth player to working with some pretty dangerous people. I got in deep not realising how dangerous this world could be.
“The thing is. It was only when I was in prison when I realised what I had done.”
Swaibu’s greed and match-fixing antics ultimately led to his downfall.
Two businessmen – Chann Sankaran and Krisna Ganeshan - along with footballer Michael Boateng, were also convicted of attempting to fix football games at an earlier trial.
Moses Swaibu social media
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Moses Swaibu has maintained a relatively low profile on social media since his release from prison.
His Instagram and X pages are not widely publicized, and he has focused more on his rehabilitation efforts and speaking engagements.
Swaibu has over 1,400 followers on his verified Instagram page.
Meanwhile, his profile on X has over 726 followers on his X page.
now uses his platform to educate young players about the dangers of illegal betting and the consequences of getting involved in match-fixing.
Moses Swaibu’s life after prison
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After serving his sentence, Moses Swaibu sought to turn his life around by working with the Football Association (FA) to provide information about the match-fixing syndicate he was involved in.
Swaibu now dedicates his time to educating young players about the risks of illegal betting and how to avoid the same pitfalls that led to his imprisonment.
Swaibu's story has been featured in a BBC Sounds podcast, "Confessions of a Match Fixer," where he candidly shares his experiences and lessons learned.
Through his advocacy, Swaibu hopes to prevent others from making the same mistakes he did and to shed light on the darker side of football.
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