Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been suspended by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over match-fixing allegations.
The FKF announced the decision on Thursday evening, hours after disclosing that investigations were underway to determine whether a video implicating the shot-stopper in a match-fixing scandal was legitimate. "The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has provisionally suspended goalkeeper Patrick Matasi from all FKF-sanctioned events and competitions for 90 days, following concerns raised by circulating videos suggesting possible match manipulation," the statement read in part.
In the statement, the Kenyan football governing body said the suspension was effected in accordance with Section VII (2) of the FKF Anti-Match Manipulation Regulations of 2016.
Harambee Stars players during an AFCON qualifier match against Namibia on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 The act gives the FKF CEO the provision to temporarily suspend individuals suspected of match manipulation or any other related prohibited activities if there are sufficient grounds to suspend the offender following an investigation.
