Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu simply known as Kanu clocks 44 today, August 1, 2020, and his wife, Amara, and others are celebrating the living legend. The couple has three children together, two boys; Iyang Onyekachi Kanu and Sean Chukwudi Kanu, and then a girl; Pinky Amarachi Kanu.Kanu’s wife since getting married as a teenager has completed her education, first getting a first degree in Architecture, and then most recently an MBA.Kanu Nwankwo was once considered the richest football player in Nigeria during the prime of his career. The foundation has “successfully helped 538 children” get open-heart surgeries in hospitals across the world and spent about $4.2 million.Okewulonu, ex-student unionist emerges Imo PDP senatorial candidate COVID-19 uptick in Lagos, as Nigeria records 162 new cases Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth to PDP: No Igbo presidential candidate in 2023, no votes How re-opening of churches led to decrease in Coronavirus – Oyedepo Serena topples 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens Lagos East by-election: Gbadamosi emerges PDP candidate I gave wooden guns to movie makers, not kidnappers – Lecturer In 1996, after a series of heroic performances alongside players like In the summer of 2004, after his contract with Arsenal ended, Kanu moved to West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer and became a regular in the starting eleven.

He joined the club on a free transfer and immediately made his way into the first team, finishing the season as the club’s top goalscorer with 12 goals. I love you long time. The football geek shared adorable photos of himself and his son, Iyang Onyekachi Kanu, to mark his birthday today, August 24. In 1993 Kanu started playing for the Nigerian national team. THANK GOD FOR MY FAMILY AND THANK GOD FOR KANU HEART FOUNDATION @kanuheartf #thankgod #happybirthday #postivevibes @arsenal #coug  @fifaworldcup @caf_online #legend #africa #nigeriaHis wife and mother of his three children also took to Instagram to pray for the legend.She wrote; “Happy Birthday to my King.

He helped the club maintain its Premier League status for a few years before it got relegated at the end of the 2005-06 season.

Since his retirement, the former Super Eagles skipper has started a couple of businesses which mostly circle around real estate. It is unclear what exactly his net worth is but it has been estimated to be around $9million.Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. In addition to winning Olympic Gold, he participated in the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups. His performances caught the eyes of the Football Federation and Kanu was selected to represent his country at the 1993 FIFA Un… Nigerian football legend, Kanu Nwankwo has taken to social media to celebrate his second son, Onyekachi Kanu on his birthday with lovely photos. Kanu Nwankwo was born on the 1st of August, 1976 in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. He won 86 caps and scored 13 goals for his country and was the joint most capped Nigerian player of all-time alongside Muda Lawal until Kanu Nwankwo married his wife Amarachi in 2004 when she was just 18-years-old. He is however originally from Arochukwu in Abia State. The following season, he scored the only goals in both the FA Cup semi-final against former club West Brom and the final against Cardiff City, to earn himself a third FA Cup winner’s medal. Former African Footballer of the Year, Nwankwo Kanu, has advised the Super Eagles to approach their October 13 friendly match against the Brazilian national team as a world cup game. After the tournament, Ajax made a play for Kanu’s signature and was successful. Kanu made a total of fifty-eight appearances for the club, scoring nine goals. The elated dad rained heavenly prayers on his son, asking God […] Thanks for all you do and all that you are @kingkanu4 ❤”The Confederation of African Football, CAF also remembers his dazzling soccer skill during his time with a post on Twitter. Legendary African footballer Nwankwo Kanu turns 44 today! Former Super Eagles skipper, Nwankwo Kanu, has paid a glowing tribute to the former Lille of France goaltender, Vincent Enyeama, saying he was one of the best in the world. Nwankwo Kanu is the brother of Chris Kanu (Eagle Cement). Kanu Nwankwo, better known simply as Kanu or Papiloo from a popular TV ad, is a retired footballer and former captain of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete.BuzzNigeria – Famous People, Celebrity Bios, Updates and Trendy NewsKanu Nwankwo Biography, Wife, Kids, House, Net Worth, Quick Facts He began playing semi-professional football at the young age of 15 at a local club side called Federation Works before moving to the more established Iwuanyanwu Nationale. He also owns a few luxury cars including a Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, and Audi. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Nwankwo Kanu is the brother of Henry Isaac . Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Kanu who hails from Abia State, Southeast Nigeria ended his international career following Nigeria’s exit from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The Nigerian is one of the continent's greatest talents, dazzling fans all over the world throughout his career Kanu is regarded as one of the best players in African football history having won two African Player of the Year awards, the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, Premier League, three FA Cup Winners Medals and two African Player of the Year awards amongst others.He is one of few players to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal.He made the third-most substitute appearances in Premier League history, appearing from the bench 118 times, and is regarded as one of the best players in African football history.He is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and African brand ambassador for digital TV operator StarTimes.He is also the owner of Kanu Sports TV, an Internet Sports Television which position to be the first indigenous sports TV in Nigeria, Kanu Sports Television.He began playing semi-professional football at the young age of 15 at a local club side called Federation Works before moving to the more established Iwuanyanwu Nationale.His performances caught the eyes of the Football Federation and Kanu was selected to represent his country at the 1993 FIFA Under 17 World Championships where his performances further got the attention of elite European clubs.Kanu also started the Heart Foundation in 2000 after he survived a heart condition.

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