Nwankwo Kanu - Wikipedia
WEBNwankwo 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 - Player profile - Transfermarkt
WEBNwankwo Kanu former footballer from Nigeria Centre-Forward last club: Portsmouth FC * Aug 1, 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria.
A salute to Kanu, mercurial genius and ultimate Arsenal cult hero
WEBMay 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.
King Kanu: Arsenal’s master of the outrageous, the improbable …
WEBMar 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.
Nwankwo Kanu Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and more
WEBCheck 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.
Black History Month Heroes: Nwankwo Kanu - Premier League
WEBOct 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.
The Story of a Signing | Nwankwo Kanu - YouTube
WEBJan 15, 2022 · Find out how we signed one of the most unique talents in world football. #arsenal #nwankwokanu #kanu ...more.
African Football legend profile: Nwankwo Kanu
WEBMar 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.
How Nigeria's 1996 Olympic Gold Changed the African Soccer World - TIME
WEBAug 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.
King Kanu Nwankwo: Celebrating Nigeria’s 1996 Olympic
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu is celebrating his 48th birthday today, reflecting on a career filled with remarkable achievements. One of the standout moments in Kanu’s illustrious career came during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where he played a key role in Nigeria’s historic gold medal win.