Nigeria's Kaita sorry for red card

Monday, June 21, 2010

Sani Kaita broke down in tears as he apologised to the nation after his red card against Greece in the game which Nigeria lost 2-1 on Thursday at the World Cup.

Nigeria, who like Greece had lost their opening match in South Africa, had taken an early lead after Kalu Uche's free kick.

The Super Eagles had a firm grip on the game until Kaita kicked out at Greek defender Vasileios Torosidis after they clashed as the two men tried to win the ball. Kaita's sending off changed the game as Greece came back from a goal down to win 2-1.

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