Nwankwo Kanu discloses the vital secret why he is supporting Asiwaju Bola Tinubu

• Kanu Nwankwo has responded to a flurry of criticism over the visit to Bola Tinubu’s residence on Saturday.
• The former Super Eagles and Arsenal striker explained that the former Lagos state Governor helped his Foundation 22 years ago
• Nwankwo and the likes of Okocha, Victor Agali, Peter Rufai featured in a novelty match for Bola Tinubu's 70th birthday

Nwankwo Kanu has finally reacted to critics who have been lashing him and other former Super Eagles teammates for honoring the invitations to play novelty match for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his 70th birthday.

Video has been trending on social media where Nwankwo Kanu and his former teammates paid a courtesy call to the former Lagos state Governor in which Taribo West prayed hardly for his ambition.

The video did not go well with many Nigerians who blamed these former Super Eagles stars for visiting Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in his mansion in Lagos.

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According to the video spotted on Twitter, Nwankwo Kanu explained that he is supporting Bola Tinubu because of how he helped his foundation 22 years ago.

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“A lot of people have been talking; all the same, we all are entitled to our opinions. Of course, we have to talk. I’m not a politician; I’m a footballer and a proud one at that. I’m a legend who knows what is good and what is not.

“22 years ago when Kanu Heart Foundation was looking for people to support and help us touch lives, we got only three governors and Ahmed Tinubu was among them. He gave the foundation money; he supported us and now it”s his 70th birthday, we have to be there to support him.''

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles coach Eguavoen ignored Ogenyi Onazi and called Bonke Innocent as replacement for Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi for clash against Ghana.

Wilfred Ndidi who is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League sustained an injury while playing for Leicester City which ruled him out of the World Cup final play-off against the Black Stars.

Ogenyi Onazi who is on the standby list has been tipped before to get the chance as replacement for Ndidi, but coach Eguavoen decided to go for Bonke Innocent.

According to the confirmation made by the Super Eagles, they wished Wilfred Ndidi quick recovery from his injury.