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African Legends #16: Nwankwo Kanu - Nigeria's Finest

ChampionSport·15-03-2026·1 min read
African Legends #16: Nwankwo Kanu - Nigeria's Finest

Champions League, Olympic Gold, FA Cups everywhere he went. Kanu Believe It? Yes, we can.

Country: Nigeria Position: Striker / Attacking midfielder Career: 1992-2012 Clubs: Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth


Career Highlights

  • Won the Champions League with Ajax in 1995 at just 18 years old
  • Olympic Gold Medal with Nigeria at Atlanta 1996
  • Won two FA Cups with Arsenal and one with Portsmouth
  • Scored a legendary hat-trick for Arsenal vs Chelsea coming off the bench
  • African Footballer of the Year twice (1996, 1999)

Watch the Best Moments

Tomorrow: #15 - Stay tuned!

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