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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.
Last club: Portsmouth Most games for: Arsenal Retired since: Jul 1, 2012. IMAGO. +. Date of birth/Age: Aug 1, 1976 (47) Place of birth: Owerri. Citizenship: Nigeria. Height: 1,97 m. Position: Centre-Forward. Former International: Nigeria.
Mar 25, 2021 · “In about four months, we will know if Kanu will be able to play again,” said Inter doctor Volpi before starkly underlining the importance of the operation. “Nwankwo’s life has definitely ...
Skilful Arsenal striker stunned Chelsea with a hat-trick in 1999/00 season. During Black History Month, we are celebrating the contribution players of African and Caribbean descent have made to the Premier League in each of the last 30 seasons. Overcoming adversity was nothing new to Nwankwo Kanu.
Dec 30, 2022 · Published. 30 Dec 2022. An Olympic gold medalist, a Champions League winner, Ajax and Arsenal great, and two-time African Footballer of the Year - the legend that is Kanu! Kanu Nwankwo is a...
Mar 27, 2020 · Born in Owerri in Imo State, Nigeria on 1 August 1976, Nwankwo Kanu learned his trade at Federation Works and Iwuanyanwu Nationale. He made a name for himself as the captain of the Nigerian team which won the 1993 U-17 World Cup in Japan, bringing him to the attention of Dutch giants Ajax.
Nwankwo Kanu. Nwankwo Christian Nwosu Kanu. Position: FW. 197cm , 89kg (6-5½, 198lb) Born: August 1, 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria. National Team: Nigeria. 2x African Footballer of the Year. 2x Premier League Champion. 1994-95 Champions League Champion.
