Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula believes goalkeeper Patrick Matasi will overcome the match-fixing allegations hanging over him and has promised to welcome the goalkeeper back to the club once he is cleared.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMatasi was provisionally suspended for 90 days by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on March 27, 2025, following allegations of match manipulation arising from leaked videos that purportedly showed him discussing plans to influence the outcomes of domestic league matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047501##The footage allegedly captured conversations about conceding early goals, with references to matches involving Kenya Police FC, where Matasi previously played. The controversy prompted an integrity investigation involving FKF, FIFA and CAF.Matasi strongly denied the allegations, insisting that the individual in the videos was not him and later claiming he was being made a sacrificial lamb.Ambani explains key decision that propelled AFC Leopards to victory against PoliceAlthough the 90-day suspension period has long elapsed, the goalkeeper has yet to be cleared, leaving uncertainty over his return to competitive football.However, Shimanyula has continued to stand by the former Harambee Stars goalkeeper, maintaining that he believes Matasi was falsely accused and expressing confidence that he will overcome the case.##NAJAVA_MECA_10046917##“We are praying for him to overcome the allegations because he is a good goalkeeper. We believe he was falsely accused and that there is no evidence against him. It appears he has a good chance of defeating the allegations because they are unsubstantiated,” Shimanyula said.Kenya name 14-player squad for inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and FestivalThe Kakamega Homeboyz chairman made it clear that the club remains open to Matasi's return, with his clearance from the allegations being the key condition.“Once he is cleared, we will bring him back to Kakamega Homeboyz to continue his career,” he added.President Ruto promises full modernisation of Kipchoge Keino StadiumFollowing the emergence of the video, the goalkeeper has also faced scrutiny over his performances for Kenya, including during Harambee Stars' 4-1 defeat to Cameroon in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and his display in the 2-1 loss to Iran in a friendly match.