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Nwankwo Kanu was born on August 1, 1976 in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Nwankwo Kanu is an association football player. The age as of 2026 is 50. Recorded honors include Officer of the Order of the Niger, Civil Division. The listed height is 197 cm.
My Take
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.
1. Profile
- 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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
- Height
- 197 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the Niger, Civil Division
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nwankwo Kanu born?
Born August 1, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Nwankwo Kanu from?
Nwankwo Kanu is from Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
What does Nwankwo Kanu do?
Nwankwo Kanu works as association football player.
How tall is Nwankwo Kanu?
Nwankwo Kanu is 197 cm.
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