Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has denied involvement in an alleged match-fixing scandal after videos surfaced online appearing to show him discussing plans to manipulate a football match.
Club chairman Cleophas Shimanyula revealed that he shared the videos with Matasi, who firmly denied any knowledge of them. “He told me that he knows nothing about these videos. He is shocked,” said Shimanyula.
Attempts to reach the 37-year-old former Harambee Stars goalkeeper for comment were unsuccessful.
The videos, widely circulated online, show an individual, alleged to be Matasi, seated inside a vehicle receiving instructions on match-fixing. Another clip features a conversation about conceding two goals in the first half of a match to influence betting outcomes.
Despite the controversy, Kakamega Homeboyz has opted not to take action against Matasi, citing the lack of verified evidence. “We don’t know if it’s a camera trick. We cannot act on rumors,” said Shimanyula.
Team Manager Boniface Imbezi echoed this stance, stating that Matasi remains focused on training and will be available for selection in their upcoming match against KCB.
Meanwhile, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has launched an investigation in collaboration with FIFA, CAF, and other relevant bodies.
“We reaffirm our zero-tolerance policy on match manipulation,” FKF said in a statement, urging the public to provide any credible information.
Matasi, who has previously faced scrutiny over costly errors at both club and national level, remains under the spotlight as the investigation unfolds.
