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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 club Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Dutch side Ajax, Inter Milan of Italy, and English clubs Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth. [5]
Nwankwo Kanu former footballer from Nigeria Centre-Forward last club: Portsmouth FC * Aug 1, 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria
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...
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.
Sep 9, 2016 · Despite an outstanding career which saw him lift the game's most coveted prizes, Nwankwo Kanu is sadly remembered as a figure of ridicule.
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.
Oct 9, 2021 · Overcoming adversity was nothing new to Nwankwo Kanu. The Nigerian forward had battled successfully against a congenital heart condition that was discovered when he was about to join Inter Milan from Ajax and had threatened his playing career.
May 18, 2020 · Nigerian icon Nwankwo Kanu enjoyed a storied career in two major leagues, winning several major titles along the way, but which moment truly stands out?
Check out the latest domestic and international stats, match logs, goals, height, weight and more for Nwankwo Kanu playing for Arsenal FC, Portsmouth FC and Nigeria men's national team in the Premier League, Champions League and World Cup.
Aug 2, 2021 · And there, in the 94th minute, the Nigeria-Brazil semifinal was decided by another Kanu strike, a “golden goal” that ended the game due to the sudden death rule. Nigeria had beaten the mighty ...
