Kanu is a native of Abia State, born and raised in Owerri, Imo State Capital.
He began his career in Nigeria, playing for Nigeria League Federation Club before joining Iwuanyanwu Nationale where he won the NPFL title 1992/93
Few months later, Kanu will win the 1993 FIFA U-17 championship after helping Nigeria beat Ghana in the finals
Shortly after the tournament he moved to Holland signing for Ajax Amsterdam, and played alongside compatriot Finidi George
He became a household name after his performances at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta Georgia USA, 1996, where Nigeria won Gold
He has represented Nigeria at FIFA world cups and AFCON tournaments
He’s the only Nigerian player to win the CAF Best Player Award Twice
As a player he won the following
1X Nigerian Premier League
3X Eredivisie Titles
1Z UEFA Champions League
1X UEFA Champions League runner-up
1X UEFA Super Cup
1X Intercontinental Cup
1X UEFA Cup
2X English Premier League
3X English FA Cup
1X runner-up
1XFA Charity Shield
1X UEFA Cup runner-up:
1X FIFA U-17 World Cup
1X Olympic Gold
1X Afro-Asian Cup of Nations
1X African Cup of Nations runner-up
1X Ajax Talent of the Year
2X African Footballer of the Year
2X BBC African Footballer of the Year
1X FA Cup Final Man of the Match
He is the current Chairman of Enyimba FC …
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