Benni McCarthy forced to settle for Kenya stalemate
Benni McCarthy is still waiting for his first win with Kenya after guiding his side to a goalless draw with Chad on Saturday.
Kenya Football Federation suspends goalkeeper Matasi amid match-fixing allegations
This comes after a video surfaced last week, allegedly showing Matasi discussing match-fixing with an unidentified individual.
In the footage, the Kenya international appears to agree to a deal aimed at manipulating the outcome of a match.
According to African Football News, the FKF is investigating claims that Matasi was involved in influencing the result of Kenya's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Cameroon on October 11, 2024.
The match ended in a 4-1 defeat for the Harambee Stars at the Japoma Stadium in Douala.
The FKF has confirmed it is working closely with FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and other relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.
"FKF upholds the integrity of football and has launched an official investigation, in collaboration with FIFA, CAF, and other relevant authorities," the federation said in a statement.
"We reaffirm our zero-tolerance policy on match manipulation and are committed to safeguarding the credibility of our competitions."
Matasi, who has earned 31 caps for Kenya, has not featured in a match since the controversial encounter against Cameroon.
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Kenya national team assistant coach Anthony 'Modo' Kimani has confirmed that the Harambee Stars are actively scouting for new talent to bolster their depth ahead of the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN).
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Kenya international Anthony Akumu has opened up about the emotional toll of missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, describing the experience as one of the most painful moments of his football career.
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Kenya's head coach, Benni McCarthy, has expressed his appreciation for the overwhelming support he has received from Kenyans following his first two matches in charge of the Harambee Stars.