Football Fans Mob Nwankwo Kanu On The Street, Sing, Praise Him As Video Goes Viral

Football Fans Mob Nwankwo Kanu On The Street, Sing, Praise Him As Video Goes Viral

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Nwankwo Kanu has shared awesome video of himself in the midst of fans where he was praised and saluted
  • The Super Eagles legend thanked those supporters who honoured him most especially the music they sang
  • Kanu was a good striker when he was playing and featured in 86 games for the Super Eagles netting 12 goals

Super Eagles and Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu has posted adorable video of himself being mobbed by football fans on the street as the supporters praised and sang for him.

During his active playing time, Nwankwo Kanu was one of the best African strikers considering his styles of playing and high sense of scoring goals.

The 45-year-old was took the Premier League by storm years back when he was playing for Arsenal where he won two topflight titles under Arsene Wenger.

Nwankwo Kanu, Super Eagles, Arsenal, fans. street.
Football fans mob Nwankwo Kanu on the street, sing, praise him. Photo : Jean Paul
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According to the video Nwankwo Kanu posted on his official Instagram page, the Nigerian thanked the fans for their love towards him.

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Nwankwo Kanu's reaction about fans

''So much love for the beautiful game I thank God and this is real love I came and I saw players that want to be like me and more than me
''I encouraged them and advised and motivated them and most importantly prayed for them. What a new song for me we love you kanu.''

Where did Nwankwo Kanu start his career?

Nwankwo Kanu started his football career in the Nigerian League with Iwuanyanwu Nationale which is Heartland in 1992 and spent only one year before moving to Europe to join Ajax.

Sunday Oliseh Praises Impressive Nigerian Striker, Says He Can Be Better Than Samuel Eto’o

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh lauded Victor Osimhen’s efforts in front of goal, saying the striker could be better than Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o.

Osimhen has been impressive in front of goal since joining Italian giants Napoli in the summer of 2020 and many have tipped him to become great.

The 23-year-old found the back of the net 18 times in 32 matches in all competitions for the Partenopei last season and helped the club qualify for the Champions League.

He has also been in sensational scoring form for the Super Eagles and Oliseh has now stated that the former Lille of France star could be better than former Barcelona man Samuel Eto’o.

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