1 Department of Science and Technology of Physical and Sports Activities, National Institute of Youth, Physical Education and Sport (INJEPS), Research and Study Laboratory, Sport, Education and Social Interventions for Development (LARESEID), Social Psychology and Facilitation Research Unit (UR-PSA), University of Abomey-Calavi.
2 Department of Science and Technology of Socio-Educational Activities -National Institute of Youth, Physical Education and Sport (INJEPS), Research and Study Laboratory, Sport, Education and Social Interventions for Development (LARSEID), Social Psychology and Facilitation Research Unit (UR-PSA), University of Abomey-Calavi.
3 Department of Socio-Educational Activities -National Institute of Youth, Physical Education and Sport (INJEPS), Centre for Study and Research in Education and Social Interventions for Development (CEREID), University of Abomey-Calavi.
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ATCHEDO Gbènakpon Judicaël: https://orcid.org/ 0009-0002-4741-2363
AHONNON Adolphe: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1582-1763
Alihonou Blaise OUSSOU: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6628-5542
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2026, 32(01), 085–093
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2026.32.1.2471
Received on 22 August 2026; revised on 29 September 2026; accepted on 01 October 2026
This study examines the attitudes of coaches in the zone D professional super league regarding player behaviour during football matches in Benin. It aims to investigate how coaches’ attitudes influence player behaviour during matches by adopting a mixed-methos approach, both descriptive and analytical, using quantitative methods (survey of 72 players) and qualitative methods (interviews with 08 coaches), for a total of 80 participants. The study was conducted in 04 local clubs strategically selected based one zone qualification and geographical location. Key findings show that the most frequently observed attitudes among coaches are approval (58.33%), disputing refereeing decisions, and protesting (48.61%), with a very high level of authority (45.83%). This underscores coaches’ leadership in the effective management of clubs in terms of group cohesion, with a strong positive influence (65.28%) on player behaviour. Among the major behaviours observed in players, the most prominent were the pursuit of victory (84.72%) and self-maximization (80.56%).
Ultimately, the behaviours displayed by players, notably the pursuit of victory and self-maximization, reflect the observations made by coaches and are consistent with the research of Chelladurai as well as Lord and Lepper.
These results confirm our hypothesis: coaches’ attitudes positively influence player behaviour during matches. This implies a strong relationship and fluid communication between coaches and players, and consequently, higher quality play in stadiums in Benin.
Attitudes, Coach, Leadership, Behaviour, Football.
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ATCHEDO Gbènakpon Judicaël, AHONNON Adolphe and Alihonou Blaise OUSSOU. INFLUENCE OF COACHES' ATTITUDES ON PLAYERS' BEHAVIOUR DURING FOOTBALL MATCHES: A STUDY OF CLUBS IN THE PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE ZONE D. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2026, 32(01), 085–093. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2026.32.1.2471