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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.
Nwankwo Kanu former footballer from Nigeria Centre-Forward last club: Portsmouth FC * Aug 1, 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nwankwo Christian Last name Kanu Nationality Nigeria Date of birth 1 August 1976 Age 47 Country of birth Nigeria Place of birth Owerri Position Attacker Height 197 cm Weight 80 kg Foot Right
Welcome to the Official YouTube Channel of Kanu Nwanwko - Winner of UEFA Champions League | Olympic Gold | 2 Premier League titles | 3 FA Cups | 2 African Player of the Year.
View the player profile of Portsmouth Forward Kanu, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League.
