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Sani Kaita hits out at Vassileos Torosidis

Racist slur sparked Kaita reaction

Posted: 2010-06-26 14:24

Nigeria midfielder Sani Kaita tells KickOffNigeria.com that he hit out at Vassileos Torosidis as a reaction to a racist comment by the Greek midfielder.

“It was not my intention to hit out at the Greece player. But I was angry when he called me a f**king black man," Kaita tells KickOffNigeria.com.

The Nigerian was sent off, and the Super Eagles went on to lose the game 2-1, with the midfielder becoming the target of death threats back home.

But Kaita pointed to his previously spotless disciplinary record with Nigeria as proof that his action was out of character.

“Since I have been representing Nigeria from the Under-20 national team in 2005, the Olympics in 2008 and the Super Eagles, I have never received a yellow card, let alone a red card.

“But I have leant my lesson in a bitter manner and I promise that such an action will not repeat itself. I want Nigerians to forgive me,” Kaita said.

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jeeday: 2010-06-26 14:39

Please Nigerians forgive this guy, he has learnt his lesson. As for me I have forgiven you. Live goes on!

The Ghost: 2010-06-26 14:51

Next time keep your cool, you know these honkies will try to get under your skin any which way if they can't beat you fair and square.

Sarah: 2010-06-26 14:57

Nigerians dont need to worry about this young man he has explain what couse him to attack his oppenent,I my self not worry about the red card he got,Other teems also recieving red card.Our teem is not stronge enough,10man can defend 1 goal to the end.France got a red card and play well against South africa.

My brother you have a good profle,We are blaming YAKUBU and i am happy because this is his last invite to Super eagle i dont think that he will be invite for any match again .BYE BYE YAKUBU you disgrace your self infront the world

oscar : 2010-06-26 15:04

Why didnt he call the referee's attention to the "racist slur"? Didnt Kaita watched last world cup's final (Zidane headbutt)? Isn't that an enough lesson?

It is now in the past. Too late to give us such an explanation, you should have told the referee immediately that happened. I know these people always look for a way to bring the worst in us (Africans).

Noel: 2010-06-26 15:20

Kaita you should have replied him with "yeah with your mama" and left him to do the kicking

chijioke: 2010-06-26 16:37

if we no forgivam wetin we go do,he be our brother,son and husband,so nna i hear say u be igbo i don forgive you.lets see wetin go happen for 2014

Paddy Moore: 2010-06-26 17:47

If he was called such a name, it should be a matter for FIFA to investigate and take on. I hope he is correct in this allegations. FIFA does not tolerate racism in any form on or off the field of play

gabs: 2010-06-26 17:55

From MOMENT OF MADNESS TO BEING A LIAR guy forget, we are out and thats it. Left to me its not your fault we aint just good enough, NFF is our problem and needs to be disolved those stupid old men that are out to destroy our football.

We ll try again some other time, i understand you may have said this to save your head because of the death threats but it is better to even die standing your ground than trying to liar to find favour. Guy grow up this trick no work. Colin Udoh/Editor abeg remove this **** no be news mate.

gabs: 2010-06-26 17:59

From MOMENT OF MADNESS TO BEING A LIAR guy forget, we are out and thats it. Left to me its not your fault we aint just good enough, NFF is our problem and needs to be disolved those stupid old men that are out to destroy our football.

We ll try again some other time, i understand you may have said this to save your head because of the death threats but it is better to even die standing your ground than trying to liar to find favour. Guy grow up this trick no work. Colin Udoh/Editor abeg remove this **** no be news mate.

joseph : 2010-06-26 18:09

join me and invite friends here mylord.muf.mobi

shola: 2010-06-26 18:11

FOR PEOPLE WHO NEVER PLAYED THIS GAME B4, IT'S EASY TO SAY ALL KIND OF THINGS AGAINST KAITA BUT FOR SOME OF US WHO HAVE PLAYED, YOU NEVER CAN TELL HOW YOU'RE GOING TO REACT DURING GAMES. BUT WHAT BORDERS ME IS IF KAITA IS GOING TO KICK THAT GUY WHY NOT JUST HACK HIM GOOD AND TAKE HIM OUT OF THE GAME? THE SAME GUY ENDED UP SCORING THE SECOND GOAL FOR GREECE.

prince : 2010-06-26 18:22

why does kaita hv 2 lie abt racist comments? Besides hw many greeks speak english dat kaita(malo man) was even able 2 interpret? Lets nt dwell on dis; it has happened.

oscar : 2010-06-26 18:32

@ Mega, I am sure when he told Colin this news, he didnt expect Colin to publish it. As you and others opined, he is obviously lying. He now wants to be known as a "kick-boxing footballer" and a "lier".

prince : 2010-06-26 18:51

why does kaita hv 2 lie abt racist comments? Besides hw many greeks speak english dat kaita(malo man) was even able 2 interpret? Lets nt dwell on dis; it has happened.

tEMITOPE: 2010-06-26 19:11

LFMAO!!!

@ everyone - why didn't kaita just reply d player saying "you ****ing white man" or "you ****ing Greek". For God sake he is Pro and should know better.

Fine: 2010-06-26 19:55

World Cup Soccer Ball Flaws Acknowledged By FIFA, No Action Till After Tournament
ANDREW DAMPF | 06/26/10 11:51 AM |
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JOHANNESBURG — FIFA acknowledges there might be something wrong with the Jabulani World Cup ball, but won't act on any problems until after the tournament.
Many players have likened the Jabulani to a "supermarket ball," saying it is too unpredictable and flies through the air too easily.
"We're not deaf," FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said Saturday. "FIFA is not unreceptive about what has been said about the ball."
Valcke said FIFA will discuss the matter with coaches and teams after the World Cup, then meet with manufacturer Adidas.
"There are rules for size and weight. ... But the ball has to be perfect," he added.
Goalkeepers have complained about the ball at every recent World Cup, although this time forwards and even coaches have added their laments.
Brazil coach Dunga got into a verbal spat with Valcke over the Jabulani before the tournament, challenging the FIFA executive to come out onto the pitch and attempt controlling it.
Denmark defender Daniel Agger said the ball made some outfielders look like "drunken sailors."
The Jabulani could create even more problems in the knockout phase beginning Saturday, when games could be decided by penalty kick shootouts.
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"The ***** have changed over the last couple of years. They have become a lot faster, and in addition to that in Johannesburg we are playing at an altitude of 1,700 meters, which makes the ball even faster," former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn said. "Thus, the goalkeepers work even harder, but I don't think that we can take the ball or the altitude as excuses."
Scoring was down by 16 goals in the first round compared to 2006: 117-101. However, teams played a more defensive style in the opening group stage in South Africa, so whether the ball is a major factor is difficult to measure.
At this rate, the World Cup would set a low for average goals. In 1990, when teams again played defensively – even in the latter stages of the tournament – 2.21 goals were scored per game.
Adidas has made the World Cup ball since 1970 and is contracted through 2014. The German company has defended the Jabulani, saying it doesn't know what the fuss is about because all the qualified teams were given the ball before the tournament to test it.
"There's a lot of talk about stadiums, infrastructure and TV and that's nice and all, but first we've got to worry about *****, spikes and jerseys," Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon said. "I don't see why we can't just go back to the old black-and-white checkered version we all played with as kids."
As for the aesthetics, Valcke said the ball had been criticized in the past as too colorful, and that's why this version is more white.

David: 2010-06-26 20:11

Sani,though i dont believe the guy said that bcos if he does then why did it take you so long to reveal it, it is just an excuse.

Anyway, i never hold that action against, cause never say never, it can happen to anyone, after all we have an animal instinct in us we only have control over it better than one another.

Sincerely, on that day, i was annoyed but after that i got over it bcos i belief there is more to it than what i saw on screen and i told my friends that. for what reason will i want to kill or punish you afterall it wont change the scores.

Tension can make you do horrible things before you realise it.

you have games ahead of you, come back home and represent your country the best way you can.

PLS LET US WELCOME HIM, HE HAS LEARNT HIS LESSON. DONT LET US US ONE MISTAKE TO JUDGE HIM. WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES IN LIFE. WELCOME HOME MY BROTHER.

David: 2010-06-26 20:13

Sani,though i dont believe the guy said that bcos if he does then why did it take you so long to reveal it, it is just an excuse.

Anyway, i never hold that action against, cause never say never, it can happen to anyone, after all we have an animal instinct in us we only have control over it better than one another.

Sincerely, on that day, i was annoyed but after that i got over it bcos i belief there is more to it than what i saw on screen and i told my friends that. for what reason will i want to kill or punish you afterall it wont change the scores.

Tension can make you do horrible things before you realise it.

you have games ahead of you, come back home and represent your country the best way you can.

PLS LET US WELCOME HIM, HE HAS LEARNT HIS LESSON. DONT LET US US ONE MISTAKE TO JUDGE HIM. WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES IN LIFE. WELCOME HOME MY BROTHER.

Fezkov Ivanov Obinna : 2010-06-26 21:24

Nigerians need to forgive Keita, nobody is above mistakes, i believe such things will never happen again, not about Keita alone but for entire Nigerian football teams, Keita is still a Nigerian and as a Nigerian he will remain, But Yakubu is not doing anything for Nigeria, let him get out of Nigerian Team!

stan: 2010-06-26 21:32

PLEASE MY FELLOW NIGERIANS LET'S FORGIVE THIS MAN. WHAT ABOUT THE WOMAN CALLED YAKUBU WHO COULDN'T SCORE EVEN WHEN THERE WAS NO KEEPER ON THE POST

Billion: 2010-06-26 23:07

Kaita is adding insult on injury. Should Fifa take it up...can u defend yourself? We all watched the match and never at any time did the guy seen to have said that and if he did...why are u just speaking out? You better keep quiet and let sleeping dog lie.

Bona: 2010-06-26 23:13

That's the end of the game Ghana 2 USA 1. Thank you Ghana for making Africa proud.

This is a big lesson to the so called NFF, they should learn how to keep faith with their youths. Hand over Super Eagles to Siasia and Obuh and see Eagles regain their lost glory.

Segun: 2010-06-26 23:57

@tobas, you can name them and even name more than that. But I think the smile may not come until the administration of football is visited and more importantly a coach who can instill discipline and teamwork into the guys is given the chance. Until then, we can continue to hope.

Kelly : 2010-06-27 00:40

Wat u did was unacceptable unsportsman, but as a human being we meant 2 make mistakes. Focus in future n leave d past.

Tomiwa: 2010-06-27 00:44

Its a big lie!! and an after thought. If that was the case, he would have said this when he was asked to give his own account of what happened in a press conference. He is trying to suppress the anger of Nigerian flag by giving a face to his senseless act. If he called you a black man...there are 1 billion choice of words to use to racially abuse him in return.

Jebsy: 2010-06-27 01:06

OMG!!! Forumites could this be true? Its on Nigeriaworld.com

Eagles in champagne party after crash
By Tony ubani, in South Africa
Friday, June 25, 2010
AT a time that Nigerians are still gritting their teeth over the dismal performance of the Eagles in South Africa in the on-going World Cup, Sports Vanguard can reveal that the players celebrated their ouster with champagne in Durban.
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Nigeria needed a win over South Korea to sail through to the second round after Argentina had beaten Greece 2-0. But the Nigerian players floundered opportunities with Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Obafemi Martins the chief culprits.
Even as Nigerians mourned the exit of the Eagles, the players showed no remorse over their defeat as they went out on a champagne party in Durban.
Very reliable sources who attended the show of shame confirmed to Sports Vanguard that many people could not believe that the players who held their heads in pretence at the end of the match were the ones popping champagnes in the night.
A very high official who would not want his name in print described the party as the highest act of irresponsibility by the players. It is not the first time that Nigerian players would fumble in big competitions and go partying.
Greece 2-0. But the Nigerian players floundered opportunities with Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Obafemi Martins the chief culprits. Even as Nigerians mourned the exit of the Eagles, the players showed no remorse over their defeat as they went out on a champagne party in Durban.
Very reliable sources who attended the show of shame confirmed to Sports Vanguard that many people could not believe that the players who held their heads in pretence at the end of the match were the ones popping champagnes in the night. A very high official who would not want his name in print described the party as the highest act of irresponsibility by the players. It is not the first time that Nigerian players would fumble in big competitions and go partying.

TAIWO: 2010-06-27 01:54

Hi my brothers,i can see trought yours commentary that many of you think that NFF and Lars Lagerback must to go. I just want to say something "Welcome to the club" That's a good point. I'm very happy to read that because TRUTH is TRUTH, Our football need somebody competence who know what work need for the Eagles(Nigerian coach and a NEW NFF include Taribo West,Oliseh,Ockocha,etc.)

TAIWO: 2010-06-27 01:55

Hi my brothers,i can see trought yours commentary that many of you think that NFF and Lars Lagerback must to go. I just want to say something "Welcome to the club" That's a good point. I'm very happy to read that because TRUTH is TRUTH, Our football need somebody competence who know what work need for the Eagles(Nigerian coach and a NEW NFF include Taribo West,Oliseh,Ockocha,etc.)

Taofeek : 2010-06-27 06:31

Wat he did waz totally out of discipline coz we were already controlling d game as we were 1 goal up.

ken gadaffi: 2010-06-27 07:15

Congrat to Ghana for doing african proud. Nigeria should take a cue from what Ghana has done to revamp thier football that has once fallen behind.

THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH

Nii : 2010-06-27 07:20

Looks like kickoff nigeria not happy with Ghana quater final whicb u havent done before sorry. Go GH baby. Go dede ayew go kp boateng I love Ghana

stan'Lee: 2010-06-27 08:05

Congratulations, The Black stars of Ghana!!!
Thank you for making Africa proud.

We are so glad you did to UAS, what they did to our beloved Algeria.
Thanks for paying them back this time flesh for flesh!!!
Even in the midst of Bill Clinton, Micky Jagger and their penalty so converted to level up, you still soak-up the pressure and treat them to their game!!!

Your next game is against Uruguay, who broke the hearts of Africans most especially the South Africans, during their second group match win against the Bafana bafana.
Please, it is time to pay back not just for the Bafana bafana, but for the Entire African states!!!

Please don't be overjoy becos the path to the Final is getting clearer.
However, don't under-rate Uruguay but just go out full strength for victory.

The Entire African counties and the black race; home and abroad support you!!!
Please don't stop the flow...keep us smiling.

You are the African Host right now and please always play to win ...as usual!!!

We are behind you in prayers and in best wishes!!!!
You says you cannot stroll straight to the final....!!!

VIVA Black stars!!!
VIVA Ghana!!!
VIVA Africa!!!

God no dey sleep!!!!

Desmond : 2010-06-27 08:45

we hard you sani kaita,but let tall in your never you com to imo state because i lose my 5000 naria that day so i am unhappy with you ok.08036159098

nkanyim : 2010-06-27 10:08

Did Kaita force you to gamble...you want to kill the poor lad, but what about your sins? God gives you another chace to live everyday but thats how you thank him, you want to kill another creature like you, just bcoz you all are gamblers, which is also an abomination infront of the eyes of God...

tk.: 2010-06-27 10:42

the only thing bigger than your head is the lies. you lost your cool because you are stupid just like the rest of your brothers. good ridance.

Abdulahi : 2010-06-27 15:38

Up nigeria player is to blame from the exit from the world cup now am a ghana fans up ghana to me they are better than nigeria thank you

A: 2010-06-27 20:02

Kaita has done his best for Nigeria, it was a mistake that could happen to anybody. However, I think he has made up the racial slur story

joe: 2010-06-28 08:15

Siasia for Olympics Team not qualified for Super Eagles. We want LARS to stay. He shouldn't be blamed for YAKUBU terrible miss, Kaita kung-fu, Martins misfiring. Our players need right attitude like the Black Stars and LARS can make it happen if given a chance.

ANYA: 2010-06-28 10:52

Kaita is a liar. the same Kaita that granted interview to BBC and was unable to put up a strong defence, and also not able to make a correct sentence. He is now claiming he was called a 'king black man'. Well from the way Kaita spoke during the BBC interview shows he doesn't understand English very well. So Broda Kaita stop deceiving urself, and stop making fool of all naija people.

jackson: 2010-06-28 11:44

pls my problem is our coach whether lars or whoever to look for a good striker who can score goals or the type of yakubu with obefemi pls take note boys

sunnel: 2010-06-28 13:01

I comlpetely agre with you Keita , i know that no sound human being will ever act like that if nothing wroung,'co gear urself up stand for the chalenge, Keita Nigeria lost at the world cup is not lame on you but the blame should go to undetermine players that call themselve professinal

Austin: 2010-06-28 14:46

The deed is done. So? @Joe, the Olympic team is almost the senior team. If Siasia could lead that category of players to enviable levels at the -23 and Olympics competitions, defeating white men and their tactically better-endowed players en route, why do you think he is not good enough for the SE? If Siasia had a white skin would you say the same as him?

dodo nwa oma: 2010-06-28 18:15

am tomson from nigeria but greece resindence,what i have to contribute on this issure of mr nigerian stupid hostile player kaita is that he is a fool stupide lia b/c the guy that he kicked with his foolish legg is my good friend and he loves blacks moreover he doesn't understand or speek english,how can he started speeking english in the foothball peach,this guy is olumpiakos player but does not speek english to cut everything shot.anyway,the best thing we have to do now is to teach some of the nigerian muslim players that foothball peach is not a place to show thire fate by kicking nama.

long : 2010-06-29 14:59

hey soegs, wud up? put me in man, does your uncle clean the loo for your white masters at the immigrations, or does he man the gates? maybe he cleans shoes for them. anyway im in SA, and i have tons of pure white for the crack heads at the immigrations, it doesn't matter if they are black or white!!!!

bob: 2010-06-30 11:54

@ Mega & all those that refuse to forgive Kaita. I think you guys are making a hill out of a maul, alot of players got red card in the first half but their team did not loose. E.g Harry Kewel of Australia, got red card in the first 30 minutes with his team at 1-1 draw and they played out 1-1 draw full time. The fact that Sani Kaita's red card made nigerian Super Chickens to loose 2-1 after going up 1-0, revealed that he was the only good player in the team.

Calling him names will not revert the lost nor do anything positive to nigeria. It only portrays you as heartless fools that don't know that to err is human, but to forgive is devine. If you guys are christian, then i am seriously disappointed. pls read your gospel and revise your Lord's prayer very well...frogive us ...as we forgive those who err against us. abi?