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Nwankwo Kanu

Nigerian footballer · Nigeria · Footballers · Born 1976 · age 50

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Nwankwo Kanu is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward. A member of the Arsenal 'Invincibles', he was named by the club as one of its greatest ever players. Kanu is widely considered one of the greatest African footballers of all time.

A life in dates

2023“My country people, I say it and will say it again, I am not a politician, I am a footballer.”In their words28 January 2023. Premium Times (Nigeria), 28 January 2023.

Title of HonorAward2018“It’s very important to be happy with what you’re doing, and to me I’m very happy with what I’m doing because saving a life means a lot more than winning trophies.”In their words6 August 2018. Independent, 6 August 2018.

2016“I like my privacy, and when I come out, I do so for a reason, and it has to be something that is worth it. That is when you can see me.”In their words23 April 2016. The Punch(Nigeria), 23 April 2016.

2008Gold MedalAward2006Portsmouth F.C.Club2006-20122004Gold MedalAwardWest Bromwich Albion F.C.Club2004-20062003Gold MedalAward2002Gold MedalAward1999Title of HonorAwardArsenal F.C.Club1999-20041996Title of HonorAwardInter MilanClub1996-1999Nigeria national under-23 football teamClub1995Gold MedalAward1994Nigeria men's national football teamClub1994-20111993Gold MedalAwardAFC AjaxClub1993-1996Nigeria national under-17 association football teamClub1992Heartland F.C.Club1992-19931976Born1 August 1976

Photos 3

Portsmouth kickoff vs AC Milan.Portsmouth kickoff vs AC Milan.Kanu playing for Portsmouth in 2007Kanu playing for Portsmouth in 2007

In their own words 10

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10 statements, newest first

  1. My country people, I say it and will say it again, I am not a politician, I am a footballer.

    Jan 28, 2023, . Premium Times (Nigeria), 28 January 2023., Own words

  2. It’s very important to be happy with what you’re doing, and to me I’m very happy with what I’m doing because saving a life means a lot more than winning trophies.

    Aug 6, 2018, . Independent, 6 August 2018., Own words

  3. I like my privacy, and when I come out, I do so for a reason, and it has to be something that is worth it. That is when you can see me.

    Apr 23, 2016, . The Punch(Nigeria), 23 April 2016., Own words

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Teams 9

Portsmouth F.C.2006-2012
West Bromwich Albion F.C.2004-2006
Arsenal F.C.1999-2004
Inter Milan1996-1999
Nigeria national under-23 football team1996-1996
Nigeria men's national football team1994-2011
AFC Ajax1993-1996
Nigeria national under-17 association football team1993-1993
Heartland F.C.1992-1993

Career record

SpellAppsGoals
2006-201214120
2004-2006589
1999-200411930
1996-1999121
1996-199663
1994-20118712
1993-19965425
1993-199365
1992-19932515

Awards

Title of Honor, Arsenal F.C.2023
Gold Medal2008
Gold Medal2004
Gold Medal2003
Gold Medal2002
Title of Honor1999
Title of Honor1996
Gold Medal1995
Gold Medal1993
Officer of the Order of the Niger, Civil Division
Title of Honor, Nigeria

In their orbit 2

About this person

Country
Nigeria
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1976 · age 50

In common with Nwankwo

Jay-Jay OkochaAlso played for Nigeria national under-23 football teamFinidi GeorgeAlso played for Heartland F.C.Peter OdemwingieAlso played for Nigeria national under-23 football teamMichael ObikuAlso played for Heartland F.C.Sone AlukoAlso played for Nigeria national under-23 football teamVincent EnyeamaAlso played for Heartland F.C.

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