Nigerian Legend Kanu Reacts to Burna Boy's Answer to When Asked to Choose Between Him and Okocha

Nigerian Legend Kanu Reacts to Burna Boy's Answer to When Asked to Choose Between Him and Okocha

Lukman Mumuni
updated at June 14, 2023 at 3:10 PM
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  • Nwankwo Kanu has praised Burna Boy after his performance at the UCL final
  • The Nigerian musician joined the CBS panel for discussions after the match
  • Burna Boy was also asked to choose between Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha

Legendary Nigerian footballer, Nwankwo Kanu has reacted to Burna Boy's response to a question asking him to choose between Kanu and his former international teammate, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha.

Burna Boy joined the CBS panel after an electric performance at the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Instanbul.

While having a chat with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, former Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 2005 Champions League winner Jamie Carragher, and ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, he was asked to choose between the two Nigerian icons.

Nwankwo Kanu, Okocha, Burna Boy, UCL
Nwankwo Kanu has responded to Burna Boy's answer after being asked to chose between him and Okocha. Credit: @NFF @CBSgolazo
Source: Twitter

Burna Boy gave his reply directly into the Frenchman's ear as he struggled to pick between the two Super Eagles greats.

Henry, meanwhile - who played alongside Kanu at Arsenal - heaped praise on his former teammate, claiming he knows the former footballer is capable of.

Reacting to the interesting moment, which was shared on social media, Kanu quoted Henry's statement about him:

"Kan U believe it, you know what it is. 'I’ve been with KANU so I know. Love to see it' Burna Boy X Thierry Henry Champions league vibes. Football brings all together. UEFA Champions League," the Super Eagles legend wrote on Twitter.

Shortly after Burna Boy's performance, Rodri scored the winner as Man City defeated Inter Milan to win the Champions League title for the first time.

Burna Boy performs at UCL

Sports Brief previously reported on Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist, Burna Boy performing at the UCL final at the Ataturk Stadium, minutes before final kicked off.

The chart-topper performed some of his hit tracks including the global chart-topping record Last Last, and was joined by Brazilian singer, Anitta for a superb display.

Partey hails Arsenal legend

Meanwhile, Thomas Partey discussed African football legends in the context of those who played for Arsenal and became club legends.

As Sports Brief reported, the Ghanaian was key in the Gunners' title quest, which saw them come within inches of a Premier League title.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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