Harambee Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has obtained a court order overturning Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) decision to suspend him from all football activities following match-fixing allegations.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe 37-year-old was provisionally suspended from all FKF-sanctioned events and competitions for 90 days on Thursday, 27 March, after alleged videos of him circulated, suggesting possible match manipulation.According to FKF, the decision to suspend Matasi was made in accordance with Section VII (2) of the FKF Anti-Match Manipulation Regulations (2016).##NAJAVA_MECA_8842574##FKF further confirmed that, in collaboration with world governing body FIFA, Confederation of African Football (CAF), and other relevant authorities, they had initiated an official investigation into the matter.But before the dust could settle, the former Kenya Police FC custodian has successfully managed to obtain a court order overturning FKF’s decision and allowing him to resume football activities.##NAJAVA_MECA_8842332##The Court order was issued by a Kakamega High Court on Tuesday, 8 March.In a ruling delivered by Judge S.N Mbungi of Kakamega High Court in Western Province, Matasi was named the Petitioner while FKF are the Respondents.The ruling halted the decision to suspend Matasi, gave FKF 30 days to respond to the petition and set Wednesday, 4 June, as the hearing date.McCarthy asks authorities to go after all individuals linked with Matasi’s alleged match-fixingBelow is the full Court Order signed by Mbungi as obtained by Flashcore.”I have seen the application dated 28.3.2025 and the supporting affidavit, I have also seen the affidavit of service sworn by Collins Kigen showing that the Application was duly served upon the Respondent. I have seen a stamp impression on a copy returned after service. Therefore, I am satisfied that the Application was properly served upon the respondent.The respondent has not responded to the Application nor attended court. I deem the application to be unopposed. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8842314##I do issue a conservatory order restraining the Respondent whether by themselves or any person acting on the express orders of the Respondent, from acting on the Respondent’s communication dated 27.3.25 that suspended the applicant Matasi from all FKF-sanctioned events and competitions pending hearing and determination of the petition.The Petitioner to file and serve the main petition to the Respondent, who shall respond to the petition within 30 days from today (Tuesday, March 8th). Mention will be on 4.6.2025 for further direction.”NSL club suspends three players over match-fixing allegationsMatasi was dragged into serious allegations of match-fixing following a secretly recorded video that leaked, allegedly showing him negotiating a deal to manipulate the outcome of a match.The footage, which was secretly recorded in an undated clip from the back left of a car by an unnamed person, allegedly captured Matasi, actively engaged in a conversation on how to manipulate the match in question.
