Kanu

Arsenal & Nigeria

Birthdate: August 1, 1976
Birthplace: Owerri, Nigeria
Height: 197 cms
Weight: 83 kgs
Position: Central Midfielder and Forward
Games & Goals with National Team: 23 caps, 3 goals (as of December 9, 1999)
International Debut: May 5, 1994 vs. Sweden

Since 1996, Kanu became one of the most favorite players of the crowd, because of his heart problems. Like Dennis Bergkamp, he started his career with Ajax, then moved to Inter Milan and later to Arsenal. The time passed in Italian Serie A was not very good, due to injuries. Christopher has settled very good in English Premier League, he has recovered his level and his heart problems are forgoten. He has been named 2 times as the African Best Player of the Year in 1996 and 1999. Was a clue member and captain of the Nigerian Olympic Team that defeated Mexico, Brazil and Argentina to win gold. In the semifinals, Kanu's Nigeria defeated Ronaldo's Brazil, like years ago Kanu's Ajax defeated Ronaldo's PSV, that match has been one of the best games in soccer history. The final score was 4-3, Kanu scored the last goal, he pick up the ball centimeters before of Dida and scored with a volley to put the Africans in the final match vs. Crespo's Argentina, who were also defeated by the "African Eagles."

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