43-years old Ex-Super Eagle of Nigeria's Striker Makes States Political Appointment

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English - August 16, 2019 16:57 - 1 minute - 1.84 MB
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43-year-old Super Eagles of Nigeria, and global football legend, Nwankwo Kanu has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant on Sports matters to the Imo state government. Kanu, who began his football career in the state is expected to help the Imo state government with his knowledge in football to develop the sports sector. At the announcement of his appointment, Kanu Nwankwo presented a Super Eagles jersey to the Governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha. The ex Arsenal striker made the third-most substitute appearances in Premier League history, appearing from the bench 118 times. He 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 few players in the world to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA

Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal.

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