Kenya Police goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is set to leave the club when the transfer window opens on 29th January, as per sources close to the team.Matasi joined the club in March 2023 from fellow FKF Premier League side Tusker and would establish himself as the preferred starter within a short time.In his first season, he was one of the star players, as Police went toe to toe with Gor Mahia and Tusker for the league title, but unfortunately, they fell short, finishing third with 63 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_8632917##The impressive performances spilled to last season, with his most memorable moment being when he saved two penalties to help the club land the Mozzart Bet Cup title.Police clinched the cup, following their 8-7 triumph, on the post-match penalties after a barren draw in regular and extra 30 minutes of the final, staged at Ulinzi Complex.Glaring goalkeeping errors late in the past season and the earlier days of the campaign saw Matasi fall out of favour at the club as he lost his position to Job Ochieng.Posta forward confident in Pamzo’s survival tactics in relagation battleSimilar mistakes reportedly engineered the loss of a slot in the national team Harambee Stars as well.The consistent errors kept him at loggerheads with some of his teammates and fans, who started calling for his omission from the Stars and Police squad.The former West Sugar goalkeeper developed a thick skin to the demands and criticisms from fans, often responding with cryptic posts on his social media platforms.However, a crucial mistake during the Kakamega Homeboyz versus Police FC match—where he conceded a late goal from a Moses Shummah header—seemed to seal his fate.In a subsequent Facebook post, the ex-St. George’s goalkeeper hinted at his impending exit from Police, and Mozzart Sport can now confirm that, there is a big possibility for him to exit when the transfer window opens, though his next destination remains unclear.
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Matasi traces his football journey to humble beginnings at Lwanda High School in Kabras, where he completed his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2009.After school, he joined second-tier side West Sugar for trials, where he punched above his weight and earned a place in the team.His abilities came to national attention during his Kenyan Premier League debut for the AFC Leopards.He was thrust into action against Posta Rangers when first-choice goalkeeper Barnabas Tiema was injured during warm-up.Muguna confident of Harambee Stars’ success at CHAN 2025Matasi seized the opportunity, keeping three consecutive clean sheets against Bandari (0-0), Sony Sugar (3-0), and Gor Mahia (3-0).A natural leader, Matasi is renowned for his powerful free kicks and composure under pressure, which endeared him to fans.His aerial dominance and calm demeanor earned him accolades, especially during his debut for the national team, Harambee Stars, in December 2017.In the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup final against Zanzibar, Matasi saved three penalties, securing Kenya’s victory and earning a nomination for the tournament’s Best Player award.##NAJAVA_MECA_8636315##His career reached new heights in 2018 when he signed a Ksh4 million deal with Ethiopian giants St. George SC after impressing scouts during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Walya Antelopes.Despite his accolades, Matasi’s career has not been without controversy.Why Ghost Mulee wants Francis Kimanzi to lead Harambee Stars CHAN finalsHe parted ways with Tusker after a successful season but fell out with the club over their refusal to release him to join Police during an earlier transfer window.Frustrated, he absconded from training, protesting the stalled move. The law enforcers eventually secured his signature, reportedly offering a lucrative deal, including a path to joining the police service after mandatory training.
