Nwankwo Kanu

Kanu is one of those players I admire more for his character than his trophies, and the trophies are already enormous. A towering forward from Owerri who became an Arsenal Invincible and a giant of African football, he played with a delicate, almost mischievous touch that belied his frame. What stays with me is that he did it after major heart surgery, then poured his fame into healthcare work back home. To me he embodies the idea that greatness is measured by what you give back, not just what you win on the pitch.

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Name (English)

Nwankwo Kanu

Name (Japanese)

ヌワンコ・カヌ

Reading

ぬわんこ・かぬ

Born

August 1, 1976 (age 50)

Origin

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Height

197 cm

Occupation

association football player

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Leo / Dragon

Awards & achievements

• Officer of the Order of the Niger, Civil Division

• Xhttps://x.com/papilokanu
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nwankwo%20Kanu
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8C%E3%83%AF%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8C
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q599675

Tags

• Imo State
• association football player

Last updated

September 23, 2026

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