Patrick Matasi. Image courtesy
Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has officially made an announcement of leaving Ethiopian giants St George.
In his Facebook post, the prolific shot stopper thanked the club for the time they trusted in him for his services since October 2018.
In Ethiopia, Matasi played 41 matches keeping 22 clean sheets.
“I would like to appreciate the Saint George SA fraternity for giving me the opportunity to work with and for them since 2018. 41 matches and 22 clean sheets later, time has come for me to say goodbye to the club that I so loyally served.”
He added that with the time spent in Ethiopia, he gained more experience in the general and lauded his fans and teammates for the immense support.
“I leave Ethiopia with more experience, not just in the game but in life in general.” he said.
Special thanks to all the fans and my teammates for the immense support and all the best in the future.” he added.
It is not clear where the gifted goalkeeper will land next but speculations are in the air that he is heading to Tanzania giants Simba SC.
Matasi has had successful seasons in the Kenyan football rising from local based Kabras Sugar FC to the Premier League level.
At the top tier league, he featured for AFC Leopards, Posta Rangers and Tusker as well as leading the Harambee Stars from goal in the 2019 AFCON finals in Egypt where Kenya finished third in their group.
In early June, the former Posta Rangers goalie and his family sustained injuries after the vehicle they were traveling in had an accident.
The wife and son sustained injuries that led to surgeries to restore their health.
With the skyrocketing medical bill at the Kakamega County Referral Hospital, Matasi appealed for assistance from the public, a move that saw betting firm Odibets and Michael Olunga Foundation come into help.
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James said it was a great pleasure reuniting with Chelsea family and looks forward to playing in the first team as the next season starts.
“It’s a great feeling to come back home, to a great club, the club I started at the age of six. To be able to play for the first team now and come back here to Emma and the rest of the group is a great feeling.”
“I’m excited to get started and I can’t wait to meet all the fans at Kingsmeadow when the new season kicks in,” she added.
Lauren has also played for London rivals Arsenal between 2014 and 2017 in her youth career.
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