Retired Nigerian footballer, Kanu Nwankwo is a year older today. The talented football player, who played as forward was a member of the Nigerian national team.
Kanu played for Dutch side Ajax, Inter Milan of Italy, English clubs Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth.
Kanu won a UEFA Champions League medal, a UEFA Cup medal, three FA Cup Winners Medals and two African Player of the year awards amongst others. He is one of the few players to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal.
Kanu is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and an African brand ambassador for digital TV operator StarTimes. Kanu is regarded as one of the best players in African football history.
Happy birthday Kanu Nwankwo.