FKF seeks DCI help in unravelling match fixing allegations against keeper Matasi
Matasi continues to deny the allegations with reports from his camp suggesting somebody was framing him
Embattled Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi, who has been handed a 90-day suspension by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) following match fixing allegations, has just gotten his dose worse.
The FKF in a letter to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), asked for assistance in handling the matter has now captured global attention with the 37-year-old Kakamega Homeboyz FC career now in the mud.
The letter by FKF CEO Harold Ndege, seen by Informer Media, urged the DCI to facilitate investigation over the matter in a bid to uncovering the truth. The Federation while acknowledging its lack of capacity in dealing with the issue, called on authorities to come to their aid.
“On the 27th of March, 2025, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) provisionally suspended Mr Patrick Matasi from all football related activities pursuant to Section VII (2) of the FKF Anti-Match Manipulation Regulations (2016) for allegations of match manipulation following a viral video in which he is seen and heard potentially planning and conspiring to fix a match aimed at unlawfully influencing and/or altering the result of a match for financial gain contrary to the said provisions.”
“From a National laws perspective, match manipulation is akin to obtaining money by false pretense contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code and attempts and/or conspiracies contrary to Section 47A Anti-Corruption and Economics Crime Act. The Federation appreciates that the said actions of match manipulation are not expressly provided for within our criminal justice system but remains committed to curbing this vice through the involvement of public authorities.”
The letter further stated; “The Federation is currently undertaking its internal investigations pursuant to the relevant FKF Regulations, but requests your good office to assist in the investigation of the said individual using the available state machinery in which upon the completion of the said investigations, the Federation would be in a position to take appropriate actions pursuant to its regulations and even still reveal his accomplices.”
“Your assistance in this matter will be highly appreciated as the Federation works towards curbing this vice and engaging the relevant body, for the necessary legislative amendments to criminalize this vice,”
FKF, which is faced with the headache of lack of legislation in addressing the serious menace of match-fixing, is hoping a law can be enacted soon to avert further damage. Meanwhile, Matasi continues to deny the allegations with reports from his camp suggesting somebody was framing him.
