Sports Correspondent

Kenya’s national team goalkeeper, Patrick Matasi, has been caught up in a match-fixing controversy following the release of an online video. The Kakamega Homeboyz shot-stopper, who last played for the Harambee Stars in October of the previous year, appears in the footage discussing a deal with an individual to manipulate the result of a league match.

The Kenya Football Federation (FKF) has acknowledged the claims and announced that it will collaborate with FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and other relevant authorities in the investigation.

“We stand firm in our zero-tolerance stance on match-fixing and remain dedicated to protecting the integrity of our competitions,” read an FKF statement. “This inquiry will follow FKF’s anti-match manipulation protocols and FIFA’s standards, ensuring a fair, transparent, and thorough investigation.”

The statement also assured that the rights of both the player and his club would be upheld, and appropriate actions would be taken depending on the findings.