FIFA, CAF, Arsenal celebrate Kanu at 41

 

Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) and Premier League giants Arsenal have sent birthday wishes to Nigeria football legend Nwanakwo Kanu who clocked 41 years on Tuesday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

The birthday wishes were made on their Twitter handles on Tuesday.

FIFA, who sent birthday wishes to other football past and present which include former German and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, wrote: "#HBD to @karenjcarney (30), @BSchweinsteiger (33), @papilokanu (41) & Dennis Lawrence (43)."

CAF wrote: "Happiest birthday wishes to African player of the years 96' 99' and 96' Olympic gold medalist Nwankwo Kanu."

Arsenal wrote: "Happy 41st birthday, @papilokanu!"

Born in Owerri, Imo State, Kanu played for renowned clubs like Ajax Amserdam, Arsenal and Inter Milan during his club career.

At Ajax, he won three league titles (1994, 1995, 1996), the UEFA Champions League (1995) UEFA Super Cup (1995) and the Intercontinental Cup (1995).

Kanu was a member of the Inter Milan team that won the 1998 UEFA Cup alongside players like,
Ronaldo de Lima, Ivan Zamorano, former Super Eagles teammate Taribo West and Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone.

Source:http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/fifa-caf-arsenal-celebrate-kanu-41/