Nwankwo Kanu

Soccer Player

Birthday August 1, 1976

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Owerri, Nigeria

Age 47 years old

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About

Captain of the Nigerian national team from 1994-2010, he was a 2-time African Player of the Year, and UNICEF ambassador.

Before Fame

He was signed by Dutch Eredivisie AFC Ajax in 1993 after his performance at the Under-17 World Championships.

Trivia

He is one of the only players in history to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal.

Family Life

His brother is Nigerian defender Christopher Kanu.

Associated With

He and Mikel Obi have both been members of the Nigerian national team.