The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Nwankwo Kanu
- Trophies are good, but saving somebody who could die, giving them hope of a life, that means a lot to me.
- We’ve seen some players dying from playing football, and the questions are why can’t the medical team stop it from happening.
- We have partnered with hospitals. We do check-ups. We talk to the parents – we educate them – and at the same time, we take the kids to other countries for operations. The goal of the foundation is to build our own cardiac hospitals in Africa, starting in Nigeria.
- At times, I didn’t play, but I was still the best – that’s how I saw it. If I get 15, 20 minutes, I will do what I have to do and make an impact.
- A talented footballer comes over, his family depends on him, and if his agent or club don’t treat him well, he might not succeed, and then he feels he’s let everyone down. For years, African players have been exploited.
- I think you need people who can advise you; that is more important that an agent. They are important because they help players move, but I have some experience of agents working with players who have done things not to help the player but to help themselves.
- My dad was a civil servant before he retired, and my mum worked, too. We could not always get three meals in a day; sometimes we’d struggle.
- You can have an ankle or shoulder injury, and in six or eight months, you’re healed. But if the heart stops for a few moments, that’s it.
- Arsenal is a team that, even if they score two or three, people believe that at the end of the day, they might lose or draw. They have to learn to seal off games so that the opposition can’t come back when they’re one or two-nil up.
- I am called a legend, and people see me as one, but because of that, I don’t think I should have to hide at home and only go on holidays, drink champagne, and watch TV. I am somebody that wants to impact onto people’s lives.
Nwankwo Kanu, born on August 1, 1976, in Owerri, Nigeria, is a retired professional footballer renowned for his exceptional skill and versatility on the field. Kanu began his career at Nigerian club Iwuanyanwu Nationale before moving to Europe, where he gained prominence with Dutch giants Ajax, winning the UEFA Champions League in 1995.
He later played for Inter Milan before joining Arsenal in 1999, where he became a fan favorite for his flair and knack for scoring crucial goals. During his time at Arsenal, Kanu won two Premier League titles and two FA Cups. He also had successful stints with West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth, winning the FA Cup again with Portsmouth in 2008.
Internationally, Kanu captained Nigeria and was instrumental in their 1996 Olympic gold medal victory. Known for his sportsmanship, he has been a UNICEF ambassador and is active in charity work through the Kanu Heart Foundation.
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