Kenyan goalkeeper suspended over match fixing; video evidence pops up
Kenyan goalkeeper, Patrick Matasi has been suspended from every football activity for 90 days after a video of him agreeing to influence a match popped up.
According to reports, the Kenyan goalkeeper was suspended by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) as they launch an investigation into the matter.
This decision was made after a video of Matasi, 37, who plays for Kenyan Premier League club Kakamega Homeboyz, popped up online agreeing to influence the match.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) released a statement after the video went viral. The statement said;
‘The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is aware of videos circulating online involving goalkeeper Patrick Matasi, raising concerns about possible match manipulation.
‘FKF upholds the integrity of football and has launched an official investigation in collaboration with FIFA, CAF, and other relevant authorities. We reaffirm our zero-tolerance policy on match manipulation and are committed to safeguarding the credibility of our competitions.
‘This investigation will adhere to FKF’s Anti-Match Manipulation Regulations and FIFA guidelines, ensuring a fair, transparent, and thorough process. The rights of the player and his club will be respected, and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings.
‘We encourage anyone with credible information to assist in this investigation. All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality. Information can be submitted via integrity@footballkenya.org.
‘FKF will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.’
View this post on Instagram
