Harambee Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been suspended from all football activities by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for 90 days following allegations of involvement in match-fixing.
FKF took action after a video circulating on social media appeared to show a potential match-fixing scheme involving an unidentified individual believed to be the “mastermind.”
The federation, in collaboration with FIFA and CAF, has launched an investigation into the matter. FKF stated that the disciplinary action applies to all FKF-sanctioned events and competitions.
“The decision is made in accordance with Section VII (2) of the FKF Anti-Match Manipulation Regulations (2016) and has been formally communicated to Kakamega Homeboyz FC and the player,” FKF announced in a statement.
FKF has assured stakeholders that updates on the ongoing investigation will be provided as efforts continue to establish the truth.
Earlier, Patrick Matasi denied any knowledge of the individual in the video, according to Kakamega Homeboyz FC chairman Cleophas Shimanyula, who had sought clarification from the player.