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Nwankwo Kanu (listen ⓘ) OON (born 1 August 1976) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He was a member of the Nigeria national team, and played for Nigerian team Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Dutch side Ajax, Inter Milan of Italy, and English clubs Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth.
Mar 25, 2021 · When Nwankwo Kanu was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect during a routine medical test at Inter, it was feared he might never play again. “I was trying to call a few people and tell them...
Oct 23, 2019 · Nwankwo Kanu was a popular figure at Arsenal during his five-and-a-half seasons at the club. His finest moment came exactly 20 years ago when he scored a sensational hat-trick against Chelsea...
- Josh Fordham
Dec 30, 2022 · Jayanta Oinam "An amazing hat-trick to turn the game on its head" – that's what Kanu Nwankwo did to inspire Arsenal in a London derby against Chelsea in 1999, his debut season in...
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Oct 9, 2021 · It was one of 12 goals Kanu scored that campaign, as Arsenal were edged to the title by Manchester United. But it helped him to claim a second African Player of the Year title.
May 5, 2023 · For a lot of Arsenal fans, Nwankwo Kanu is the ultimate cult hero. While he never managed to reach the heights of the other strikers at the club, his phenomenal footwork and two-fingered salute made him an icon. It’s the final minute of the match at Stamford Bridge, and the atmosphere is electric.