Suspended Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi is a man who has tasted all sides of the game of football, from the good, the bad and the ugly that has culminated in his provisional suspension from all footballing activities on match-fixing allegations.The Kenyan international was on Thursday, 27 March suspended by FKF after a video of him in a car, allegedly discussing how to fix a match, surfaced online, making him not only a topic of discussion in Kenyan football circles but across the globe.On X (formerly Twitter), the Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper trended at number one for the better part of the day due to the viral videos.##NAJAVA_MECA_8812230##With a dark cloud hanging over his future in the game, Mozzart Sport looks at the career of Patrick Musotsi Matasi and highlights all that has been.After ditching handball, the now 37-year-old began his football career at Kabras United in 2009 and made his FKF Premier League debut in 2011 when he signed for league giants AFC Leopards.The veteran keeper spent an illustrious four years at the Den and managed to win the Mozzart Bet Cup with the club in 2013.Breakdown of AFC Leopards’ Ksh143 million income in 2024Perhaps the most memorable part of his time at Ingwe was in the Mashemeji Derby of August 2013 when he was captured waving at fans while wasting time as Leopards were leading. Gor Mahia would later equalize, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw.Due to competition for places in the team, the custodian left Ingwe for Posta Rangers in 2015, where he played until 2018. He was part of the Mailmen squad that helped the team to regain promotion to the top tier in 2016. It was also while at Posta that he made his national team debut in 2017.His time with Posta was not free of controversy either; the former Leopards man found himself on the wrong books with Ingwe faithfuls in a league match in August 2014, with fans attacking him on the pitch and later at a bus station while heading home.##NAJAVA_MECA_8812226##Matasi would then part ways with Posta after the club allegedly failed to help him secure employment with the parent state corporation.The shot-stopper then moved to Tusker FC in June 2018, but his stay was short as he joined Ethiopian giants Saint George FC three months later, where, despite staying until 2021, he made less than 25 appearances.While at St.George the former Tusker man was also producing great performances for the national team and helped Kenya to qualify to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after failed attempts in 15 years.Kenya or DR Congo: Tusker’s sensation weighs in on international futureDespite Kenya performing dismally and being eliminated at the group stage hurdle, Matasi memorably saved Senegalese star Sadio Mane’s penalty on 1 July 2019 with the score still at 0-0, with Kenya eventually losing 3-0 to the Lions of Teranga.The controversial goalkeeper returned to the Kenyan league in August 2021 and rejoined Tusker under the tutelage of coach Robert Matano and, this time, stayed for three years.At Tusker, he helped the club to win the league title on goal difference in the 2021/2022 season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8814332##A fallout with coach Robert Matano in his last season reduced Matasi’s playing time with The Brewers and forced him to join Kenya Police FC in March 2023.The former St. George man took a bit of time to get his rhythm at Police, but he eventually found his footing and earned a place in the starting 11.Matasi was the hero when Police created history by winning their first major trophy when they clinched the 2023/24 Mozzart Bet Cup and for the first time qualified for continental football.In the finals against KCB, he saved two penalties and was also named the tournament’s best goalkeeper.Mashemeji Derby: A stage for young stars to shine, says former AFC Leopards midfielderHowever, more controversy emerged during his time at Police due to conceding questionable goals, and when they could not take it anymore, they let him leave, and he joined Kakamega Homeboyz, where he had been until his suspension.THE UGLYDespite what would otherwise be an illustrious career, some of the goals that the former Police custodian conceded raised eyebrows.##NAJAVA_MECA_8812692##Some of the howlers he conceded but not directly linked to match manipulation as Matasi is yet to be charged and tried include;Kenya vs Ghana- 2019In the final match of the 2019 AFCON qualifier against Ghana in Accra, Matasi conceded from what looked like a feeble shot by Caleb Ekuban in the 83rd minute to cost Kenya not only the three points but also a chance to top the group.Kenya vs DR CongoA look inside CAF stadium regulations that Kenya stadia must meet :PART 1When Kenya played DR Congo in a friendly match prior to the 2019 AFCON, and with Harambee Stars leading 1-0 from a Michael Olunga goal, Matasi conceded from a free kick, which he allowed to slip through his hands.Arthur Masuaku’s goal from freekick vs Kenya. Arthur won MOTM award for the second consecutive game with Congo RD pic.twitter.com/vmrG2Se1Zt— Algerian Hammers 🇩🇿 ⚒️🇵🇸 (@HammersDz) June 15, 2019 He, however, atoned for his error by saving a penalty from Cedric Bakambu early on in the second half.Iran vs Kenya- 2023Matasi vs Iran in 2023 😬 pic.twitter.com/XeICj6a7eu— Eric Njiru ⚽️ (@EricNjiiru) March 27, 2025 In a friendly match against Iran on 28 March 2023, and with the game tied at 1-1 in the 94th minute, Ramin Rezaein sent a weak shot that most goalkeepers would ordinarily handle with ease.Cameroon v Kenya- 2024##NAJAVA_MECA_8812688##When Kenya met Cameroon for the 2025 AFCON qualifier in October 2024, it was a triple blunder, as Matasi once again allowed a ball to slip through his hand in the 39th minute.🚨🇰🇪 La Federación de Kenia abrirá una investigación formal contra el arquero Patrick Matasi por arreglo de partidos con la selección.Especialmente está en foco el partido donde atajó en 2024 ante Camerún. Se comió cuatro goles, incluído este. pic.twitter.com/A6bKqG7Egk https://t.co/Tjd35dHf9a— Nahuel Lanzón (@nahuelzn) March 27, 2025 He was at it again and allowed Bryan Mbeumo to score from a low cross that he could have dealt with. There was still time for the third blunder when Christian Bassogog scored a fourth for Cameroon in what he could have done better.Kenya Police v Kakamega Homeboyz – 2024TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Where will Shabana, Murang’a Seal battle be won?On 21 December 2024, Matasi, while turning out for Police FC, made perhaps the blunder that broke the camel’s back. With Police leading 1-0 and inside the fifth minute of added time, he escorted an otherwise feeble header from Moses Shumah for Homeboyz’s equalizer.🇰🇪🚨 ESCANDALO! En una cámara oculta, engancharon por arreglo de partidos a Patrick Matasi, arquero de la selección de Kenia y del Police FC (si).El partido en sospecha es este ante Kakamega Homeboyz, donde le empataron con este gol a los 94 minutos. 😳pic.twitter.com/Sm3UQYKJCI— Nahuel Lanzón (@nahuelzn) March 26, 2025 It is this incident that marked the end of his stay at Police, and the club parted ways with him in January 2025.
