Migori Youth boss offers FKF recommendation to curb match fixing

Migori Youth chairman Aziz Osman, who also serves on the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) International Matches Organising Committee (IMOC), has called for the urgent reconstruction of the federation’s Integrity Department to tackle the growing menace of match manipulation in Kenyan football.

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His remarks come amid increasing reports of alleged match-fixing in both the National Super League (NSL) and the FKF Premier League, most of which have surfaced on social media without visible action from the federation.

In a statement sent to Mozzart Sport, Osman expressed concern that the federation’s silence and inaction could jeopardise the credibility and future of the game.

“We are deeply concerned about the multiple reports of match-fixing in the FKF National Super League. The integrity of our football is deteriorating, and if these loopholes are not fixed, the league could collapse,” he said.

The call for action comes months after Dennis Gicheru, former Wazito FC CEO, was appointed as FKF’s Legal and Integrity Officer in July 2025, replacing Mike Kamure, a holdover from the previous Nick Mwendwa administration.

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Gicheru’s mandate includes overseeing all integrity-related matters within Kenyan football, such as investigating match-fixing, bribery, and other forms of game manipulation.

However, Osman believes more must be done to strengthen the department’s capacity and independence.

“The FKF needs to take full responsibility and reconstitute a strong and vibrant integrity department to curb this dangerous vice.

If there is one, it is clearly not working. Culprits within and outside the country must be investigated, and serious action taken to protect our leagues and the image of the federation,” he added.

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The debate over match manipulation intensified during the 2024/25 season, beginning in March, when FKF suspended seasoned goalkeeper Patrick Matasi for 90 days under Section VII (2) of the Anti-Manipulation Regulations (2016).

His suspension followed the surfacing of a secretly recorded video suggesting possible involvement in fixing matches.

Soon after, an audio clip surfaced allegedly capturing former FC Talanta goalkeeper Kevin Olang’o attempting to influence a Posta Rangers goalkeeper to concede goals against Gor Mahia in exchange for money.

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Olang’o, along with three referees and a club official, was suspended in May 2024 over alleged match-fixing involvement.

When Hussein Mohammed was elected FKF President on 7 December, he vowed to uproot match-fixing from Kenyan football.

The federation later advertised a vacancy for the Integrity Officer position in October, signalling renewed efforts to rebuild the department.