Nwankwo Kanu played for Arsenal Football Club. The former Nigerian forward joined Arsenal in 1999 from Inter Milan for £4.15m. Kanu left Arsenal for West Brom in 2004 on a free transfer. In total, he made 198 appearances for Arsenal and scored 44 goals. Kanu wore the number 25 shirt for Arsenal. The Olympic Gold medal winner was a part of the Invincibles squad that won the League without losing a match. He is the founder of the Kanu Heart Foundation and serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Kanu was born August 1, 1976.
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5 of Arsenal’s best-ever January signings
The January transfer window isn't always the best to buy in, but let's take a look at some of Arsenal's top winter signings.
Unung Arsenal heroes: The King of the cheeky toe-poke
Nwankwo Kanu was the king of the cheeky toe poke.
Kanu thinks Premier League teams are already scared of Arsenal's new signing
Nwankwo Kanu thinks the Premier League are already growing afraid of Nicolas Pepe, who he feels is a very good addition to Arsenal.
Arsenal legend insists the club made a mistake letting this player leave over the...
Kanu says Arsenal have made a mistake letting Alex Iwobi go, losing a player with the club at heart who would give everything for them.
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During the course of my week I come across quite a few stories that don't seem to make the mainstream press or, at least, get delayed and I thought it might be an idea to collect some of those up.
Finally an Arsenal legend gives a fair assessment of Unai Emery's start
Nwankwo Kanu has bucked the trend of Arsenal legends talking about Unai Emery, with a surprisingly fair assessment of the Spaniard's start at the club.
Arsenal legend calls for club to 'open the door' to promising young star
Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu hopes that his former club will give on-loan Nigerian youngster Kelechi Nwakali a chance with his parent club at some stage.
Arsenal legend Kanu reacts to Iwobi's new deal
Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu has congratulated Alex Iwobi on his new contract with Arsenal, after the 22-year-old committed his future to his boyhood club on Friday.
Arsenal legend launches charity match featuring Campbell and Pires: Aims to save lives
A legend on the pitch and off it, Nwankwo Kanu has traded in trophies with the Gunners for saving lives back in Africa.
Arsenal fan favourite robbed at Russian airport
Former Arsenal star, Kanu, was robbed at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport when approximately €9,300 was stolen from his suitcase.
'Leaked': More details for Arsene Wenger's final home game
Arsenal have invited the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp and many more back to the club for Arsene Wenger's final home game, according to reports.
Enough with the FA Cup, fans want the league but don't blame Wenger says...
Nwankwo Kanu says he understands Arsenal fans want the Premier League trophy, but achieving that aim is not just about Arsène Wenger.
2 Arsenal players amongst top 5 Premier League super subs
Arsenal have two players in the top five for the most substitute Premier League goals of all time, Olivier Giroud and Nwankwo Kanu.
Video: Arsène Wenger sends message to Nigerian fans
Arsène Wenger has congratulated all Nigerian Arsenal fans after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup next year.
Kanu: We have the fame, the money, we have to help
A legend on the pitch and off it, Nwankwo Kanu has traded in trophies with the Gunners for saving lives back in Africa
OTD Forward makes controversial Arsenal debut
On this day in 1999, Nwankwo Kanu made his debut for Arsenal against Sheffield United.
Arsenal hero opens up about iconic Chelsea hattrick
Former Arsenal star, Kanu, has opened up about his iconic hattrick against Chelsea, which he claims to remember like it was yesterday.
Episode 61: Hull City (and back), tactical evolution, Arsenal Legends + Manchester United woes
Matthew is joined by Helen and special guest JB (@gunnerpunner) to discuss going to Hull and back, tactical evolutions, left backs and the Arsenal...
Arsenal legend manages to predict show-stealing hat-trick
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Saturday was one of the quietest days we've had for a while - I blame the interlull + close of the transfer window.
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Kanu and the rest of the Arsenal Legends proved they've still got it against Milan Glorie.
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Invincible credits Wenger on the anniversary of his signing
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Photo: Arsene Wenger poses with two new Arsenal signings
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