Nwankwo Kanu
Nigerian footballer and two-time AFCON champion
Born
August 1st, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Nigeria
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A professional footballer who played as a forward, he began his career at Iwuanyanwu Nationale in Nigeria before moving to Europe. After a stint with Ajax, major contributions occurred at Inter Milan and later Arsenal, where he won multiple Premier League titles. Career highlights include being part of Nigeria's national team, contributing to the victory in the 1996 Olympic Games and winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 and 2013.
Participated in the 1996 Olympic Games, winning a gold medal
Won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 and 2013
Played for AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, and Arsenal
Scored the memorable last-minute goal in a Premier League match against Chelsea
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