Background and career
Nwankwo Christian Kanu (; born 1 August 1976) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward. A member of the Arsenal 'Invincibles', he was named by the club as one of its greatest ever players. Kanu is widely considered one of the greatest African footballers of all time.
He was a member of the Nigeria national team, and played for Iwuanyanwu Nationale in his native Nigeria. Kanu also played for Ajax and Inter Milan before spending the rest of his career in England, playing for Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth.
Kanu won a UEFA Champions League medal, an Intercontinental Cup, two Premier League titles, three Eredivisie, three FA Cup medals and two African Player of the Year awards amongst others. He is one of few players to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, and an Olympic gold medal.
He is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and African brand ambassador for digital TV operator StarTimes.
