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Nwankwo Kanu

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About Nwankwo Kanu

Nwankwo Foluwashola Kanu (born 1 August 1970 in Owerri, Nigeria), usually known simply as Kanu and nicknamed Papilo, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Nigerian national team and for English club Portsmouth. He is a member of the Igbo ethnic group,[2] his name, Nwankwo, meaning \"Babyboy born on Nkwo market day\" in the Igbo language.[3] He is the most highly-decorated African footballer in footballing history, having 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 the only current Premier League player to have won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, Premier League, FA Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal. He is also a UNICEF ambassador.[4] His younger brother, Christopher Kanu, is also a professional footballer.

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