Nwankwo Kanu celebrates his wife Amara on their 19th wedding anniversary as the video goes viral

Nwankwo Kanu celebrates his wife Amara on their 19th wedding anniversary as the video goes viral

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at July 4, 2023 at 4:45 PM
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  • Nigerian legend Kanu Nwankwo has taken to social media to celebrate his wife Amara
  • The former Super Eagles star presented an awesome gift to his wife on their wedding anniversary
  • Kanu and Amara have been married for the past 19 years and they are blessed with kids

A heartwarming video has been spotted on social media where former Arsenal and Super Eagles striker Nwankwo Kanu celebrated his wife Amara on their 19th wedding anniversary.

This comes as a significant accomplishment for the Nigerian football legend and his wife who have been blessed with children and they are living together happily.

Kanu got married to Amara when the model was still in school and there was some criticism for the 46-year-old who was not disturbed anyways to go on with his desire.

Nwankwo Kanu, Arsenal, Amara, Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles striker, Kanu Nwankwo and wife Amara. Photo: James Hill.
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Ever since they got married, things have been going on smoothly for the couple.

According to the video Amara shared on her Instagram page, Kanu was seen presenting her a gift while they both had a good time together.

Watch the video below

Kanu began his career at the Nigerian league club Federation Works, before moving to Iwuanyanwu Nationale.

After a notable performance at the U-17 World Championships, he was signed by Dutch Eredivisie AFC Ajax in 1993 for an undisclosed fee.

In the Super Eagles, Kanu played 86 games netting 12 goals before he retired.

Kanu linked with Enyimba

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Arsenal legend Kanu Nwankwo is set to be named as the chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League club Enyimba.

It was gathered that the board of the People's Elephant was dissolved by the Abia State Government last week.

Football administrator Felix Anyansi-Agwu had been in charge of the team for over 23 years, seeing the club win nine NPL titles and two CAF Champions League titles.

Kanu, a former Premier League winner, and Arsenal legend, has been earmarked for the position.

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