FKF launches probe into Patrick Matasi's match-fixing allegations

The FKF's move comes after undated videos emerged online of the seasoned shotstopper with unnamed individuals allegedly plotting ‘a deal’, apparently to fix a football match.

The federation confirmed it was aware of the video, assuring football stakeholders that it takes all reports of alleged match manipulation seriously and is committed to tackling the issue in collaboration with FIFA, CAF, and other relevant bodies.

“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,” said FKF.

The federation also urged anyone with credible information regarding the issue to submit it to integrity@footballkenya.org.

It remains unclear who the fixtures in the amateur video are, or when it was filmed and the location. What is clear is that the video was recorded in a car, with the face of the Kenyan goalkeeper clearly visible.

In the video recording, the match-fixers are heard giving instructions to Matasi on how the 'deal' would be executed.

“I repeat again before the boss, this is the first deal, I beg you,” says the man as Matasi nods in agreement.

The man adds, “You know how we have done this, I have never let you down, you have never let me down,” to suggest they have done this kind of business before.

“Me in my business with you, zero failure right?” the man asks the goalkeeper who in turn says, “True!”

“Whatever will be given to me, straight I forward to you. Immediately I forward to you, I will give you a phone call and boss will confirm you have received, then deal is on,” he tells Matasi who continues to agree to his deal.

The conversation continues and the man states what he’d love Matasi to do in the purported fixed match.

“That first half, bro what we want must come, then my deal should not go to anyone,” he concludes.

Matasi has been conceding some 'cheap goals' both in the national team and Kenya Police FC which have recently raised eyebrows with recent being two questionable goals against Cameroon in a 4-1 loss during the 2025 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers which dimmed Kenya’s chances of qualifying for the championship.

A cheaply conceded injury time goal against Kakamega Homeboyz and another one during a friendly match against Russia also raised eye-brows.

Matasi has been Harambee Stars first choice keeper for long, more so during the era of former head coach, Turk Engin Firat, but has been overlooked by the new coach Benni McCarthy.