Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has expressed his shock following serious match-fixing allegations against his national teammate, goalkeeper Patrick Matasi. The claims surfaced after a video allegedly showing Matasi negotiating to manipulate a match result went viral on social media.
The footage, shared by Kenyan football enthusiast and security expert Kiarie Mbugua, shows Matasi seated in the right back seat of a stationary vehicle, engaged in a conversation with someone off-camera. It was secretly recorded from the left back seat, though the exact date remains unclear.
Matasi, currently playing for Kakamega Homeboyz FC after a recent stint at Kenya Police FC, has had an illustrious career spanning clubs such as Tusker FC, Posta Rangers, and AFC Leopards. While he is regarded as one of Kenya’s top goalkeepers, his performances have often sparked debate, with fans questioning his inconsistency in crucial matches.
Following the emergence of the video, Olunga took to social media to react. Quote-tweeting a post by blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, the Al-Duhail SC striker expressed his disbelief with a series of shocked emojis, writing, “Damn 🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️. Tf!!! 👀👀”
His reaction triggered mixed responses from fans, with one user, @onlyonekiptala, commenting, “As the captain, you knew ever since that Kenya One (Matasi’s nickname) was fixing matches.”
Olunga quickly dismissed any such insinuations, firmly replying, “One thing about me, my integrity can never be compromised.”
The allegations against Matasi have sent shockwaves through Kenyan football, with fans and stakeholders awaiting further developments on the matter. If proven true, the claims could have far-reaching consequences for the player.
