FC Talanta’s Kevin Olang’o is among those suspended by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for allegations of match-fixing.

Reports emerged last week that a section of referees, club officials and players were being investigated over their involvement in a match-fixing scandal and the Federation has gone ahead to reveal the affected names.

Apart from Olang’o, others suspended include referees Meshack Omondi, Jacqueline Barongo and Stephen Adeya and Kibra United team manager Andulkarim Amele.

FKF Statement in Full

Football Kenya Federation wishes to inform all its members and the general public that the FKF Integrity Department has opened investigations into alleged match fixing involvement by thefollowing individuals;

1. Mr. Meshack Omondi-Referee

2. Ms. Jacqueline Barongo- Referee

3. Mr. Stephen Adeya- Referee

4. Mr. Kevin Otieno Olang’o- Player- FC Talanta

5. Mr. Abdulkarim Amele- Team Manager-Kibra United

In light of these allegations, the above-named individuals have been provisionally suspended from all football-related activities with immediate effect. This suspension will remain in force until the investigations are concluded and a determination is made by the FKF Disciplinary Committee.

Consequently, FKF has directed all its members and the general public not to have any form of sporting contact with the suspended individuals.

No further details will be provided at this stage as the matter is pending a hearing and determination by the FKF Disciplinary Committee.