Kenyan international goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been handed a 90-day provisional suspension from all football-related activities following allegations of match manipulation. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) imposed the ban after launching an investigation into a circulating online video that allegedly shows the 37-year-old agreeing to influence a game’s outcome.
The veteran shot-stopper, who plays for Kenyan Premier League club Kakamega Homeboyz and has earned more than 30 caps for the Harambee Stars, now faces a potentially career-ending scandal. While the specific match under investigation hasn’t been disclosed, the FKF’s swift action reflects growing concerns about integrity breaches in East African football.
This development comes amid heightened vigilance by African football authorities following recent match-fixing cases across the continent. Matasi, known for his heroics during Kenya’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, now risks severe sanctions if found guilty, including a possible lifetime ban under FIFA’s strict anti-corruption regulations.
