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Rwanda’s Captain Reveals Why He Was Not Fielded Against Zambia On Saturday
The injured player had asked the government to take responsibility for a knock sustained while on national duty...
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Nov 18, 2009 9:59:20 AM
Rwanda captain Hamad
Ndikumana has lifted the lid on why he was dropped for Saturday's
decisive Africa Nations Cup (CAN) qualifier against Zambia.
The central defender disclosed to The New Times that he was dropped for the match because the Ministry of Sports and Culture (Minispoc) were not ready to meet his demands.
'Katauti', who plies his trade with Cyprus' AEL Limassol, revealed that he was left out because he had demanded €15,000 (Rwf12.7m) to have an operation after the qualifier.
Katauti sustained a groin injury during Rwanda's 3-1 loss to Algeria in October and has been playing with the injury since.
"I sustained the injury on national duty and there was no way my club would cater for my medical expenses because, technically, it is not their responsibility," the 31-year-old reasoned.
"In Cyprus, I have been receiving two injections a week to help calm the pain, so I thought it was only reasonable for the country to cater for my operation expenses.
"Before the Zambia game, I had an injection and felt good to play but, surprisingly, I didn't even make the bench," he said.
"I don't know if there was a breakdown in communication but my request was in good faith. I have not received any response from the people concerned," a bothered Katauti said.
James Momanyi, Goal.com
The central defender disclosed to The New Times that he was dropped for the match because the Ministry of Sports and Culture (Minispoc) were not ready to meet his demands.
'Katauti', who plies his trade with Cyprus' AEL Limassol, revealed that he was left out because he had demanded €15,000 (Rwf12.7m) to have an operation after the qualifier.
Katauti sustained a groin injury during Rwanda's 3-1 loss to Algeria in October and has been playing with the injury since.
"I sustained the injury on national duty and there was no way my club would cater for my medical expenses because, technically, it is not their responsibility," the 31-year-old reasoned.
"In Cyprus, I have been receiving two injections a week to help calm the pain, so I thought it was only reasonable for the country to cater for my operation expenses.
"Before the Zambia game, I had an injection and felt good to play but, surprisingly, I didn't even make the bench," he said.
"I don't know if there was a breakdown in communication but my request was in good faith. I have not received any response from the people concerned," a bothered Katauti said.
James Momanyi, Goal.com
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