Former Sevilla FC player Kakuta, his religious experiences and how to “resurrect” himself with an exhibition at the African Cup

Mbuku opened the scoring using a wall with Kakuta, who returned it with a backheel, bringing the entire stadium back to its feet. Then the former Sevilla player scored from the penalty spot and in the second half he also made it 0-3 after a good effort from Theo Bongonda, formerly of Celta and Cadiz. The Leopards now face Algeria in the round of 16 on January 6 in Rabat, where the “newborn” Kakuta wants to continue being the protagonist. He hadn’t played for his national team for a year..

He Sevilla FC He signed him in the summer of 2015 and sold him a few months later, in February 2016, to Hebei China Fortune after playing only five games for the Sevilla team. Barely 184 minutesan assist and a goal in the Cup. Of course, this only goal was scored against Betis in a 4-0 victory that eliminated the eternal rival from the KO tournament

A few months ago, Kakuta admitted in an interview with the American channel CBS News that Jesus Christ was behind his decision to sign for an Iranian club in 2024. Specifically, he said the Holy Spirit appeared to him months after his mother’s death and that it was key to accepting a call from Iranian football.

In March 2024, while Kakuta was playing for Amiens SC in the French second division, he received the tragic news of the loss of his mother. The Franco-Congolese player declared in the interview on American television that the following months he devoted himself “play video games”, watching TV and taking medication for depression. Kakuta himself had already gone through several traumatic experiences during his life, such as the deaths of his father (when he was seven) and his sister, and even a divorce. After that he confesses started reading the Bible and give your life to Jesus Christ.

Six months after his mother’s death, Kakuta received an offer to Iranian Esteghlal FC. The former Sevilla, Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo player, among others, said that “he didn’t understand it, because he had performed well throughout the season.” In these, he felt the Holy Spirit intervene to make him sign for the Asian team. Gaël Kakuta admitted to having various dreams in which he was in bed “with chains all over his body.” He continued: “I could see the light in myself. Some spirits tried to get closer, but the light pushed them away from me every time they tried to get their hands on me. ». He also points out that “reading Psalms 23, 31, 35 and 91” helped him ward off the spirits.

Kakuta’s Iranian experience lasted only six months, during which he played 18 matches and provided one assist. Currently, he plays for Sakaryaspor in the Turkish second division.