Monday, June 21, 2010

Sani Kaita receiving death threats


Death threats are being sent to Super Eagles player, Sani Kaita over earning a red card during the World Cup match against Greece last Thursday.


However, news close to the Eagles' camp has it Nigeria is not taking this lying low and a course of action is being mapped out to protect the midfielder.


Kaita told the German news agency that he had received death threats via email, and team Media Officer Idah Peterside said the NFF had written an official letter to FIFA and the Nigerian government.


"He has received over 1000 threats to his email, so we are not taking this lightly.


"We have spoken to the Nigerian Minister of Sports to inform him about the situation, and we are also writing to FIFA to notify them," Peterside said.He added that the minister and other Nigerian officials were disappointed at the situation.


"Here is somebody on national service who is trying to do his best. For people to threaten his life is shocking and disappointing.


"He is shaken, but is getting support from his team mates and team officials."


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