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The Kenya Football Federation (FKF) has launched an investigation into allegations that goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been involved in match fixing. The 37-year-old, who plays for Kenyan Premier League club Kakamega Homeboyz, has earned over 30 international caps, with his most recent appearance for the national team, Harambee Stars, occurring in October last year during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
An undated video, which BBC has not been able to verify, appears to show Matasi agreeing to influence the outcome of a league match. Homeboyz owner Cleophas Shimanyula stated that he had spoken to Matasi, who was shocked by the footage and denied any involvement in match-fixing. The FKF has committed to working with FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and other relevant authorities to ensure a fair and transparent investigation. The federation reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on match manipulation and assured that the probe would adhere to FKF’s anti-match-fixing regulations and FIFA guidelines. It also emphasized that Matasi and his club’s rights would be respected throughout the process, with appropriate action taken based on the findings.
Homeboyz has offered support to Matasi, with Shimanyula highlighting that the veteran goalkeeper has kept three clean sheets in as many games since joining the club a month ago. He insisted that the club found no wrongdoing on Matasi’s part and would continue playing him unless credible evidence emerged or the FKF provided official communication indicating suspicion. He also pointed out that videos can be misinterpreted and do not always reflect the truth.
The FKF has called on anyone with credible information to assist in the investigation, assuring confidentiality for those who come forward. Shimanyula challenged the Kenyan football community to provide evidence if Matasi had indeed been involved in match-fixing. He reiterated that Kakamega Homeboyz strongly opposes match manipulation and has previously reported cases involving its own players and coach, which led to punishments from FIFA. He emphasized that the club has its own internal monitoring systems for detecting match-fixing and urged anyone with proof against Matasi to present it.
