Football Kenya Federation Suspend Goalkeeper Over Match Fixing Allegations, Begins Investigation

Football Kenya Federation Suspend Goalkeeper Over Match Fixing Allegations, Begins Investigation

Precious Oham

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has suspended Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi for three months following allegations of match-fixing, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The FKF is investigating match-fixing allegations involving their national team goalkeeper. The 37-year-old, who last played for Kenya in October, has been provisionally suspended from all FKF-sanctioned events and competitions for 90 days.

A statement by the FKF reads: "The FKF defends the integrity of football and has launched an official investigation, in collaboration with FIFA, CAF and other relevant authorities,” the federation said in a statement.

 "We reaffirm our policy of tolerance regarding match manipulation and we are committed to preserving the credibility of our competition."