Football: Kanu Named Alongside Pele And Ronaldo Da Lima As World Legends - Sports
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics
(IFFHS), have named Nwankwo Kanu, as one the top 48 legends of
football all over the world.
Kanu, who played for Ajax, Inter Milan and Arsenal during his stint in
Europe, was listed alongside Brazilian greats like Pele and Ronaldo de
Lima.
The former Super Eagles star, is the last Nigerian to be named CAF
African Footballer of the Year, back in 1999.
Other Africans who made the cut include: former World Player of the
Year George Oppong Weah, Roger Milla, Rabah Medjer, Muhammed
Aboutrika, Mohmud El-Khatub and former South Africa captain Lucas
Radebe.
IFFHS, who are recognised by FIFA, archive football records,
statistics and records of associations across the globe.
(IFFHS), have named Nwankwo Kanu, as one the top 48 legends of
football all over the world.
Kanu, who played for Ajax, Inter Milan and Arsenal during his stint in
Europe, was listed alongside Brazilian greats like Pele and Ronaldo de
Lima.
The former Super Eagles star, is the last Nigerian to be named CAF
African Footballer of the Year, back in 1999.
Other Africans who made the cut include: former World Player of the
Year George Oppong Weah, Roger Milla, Rabah Medjer, Muhammed
Aboutrika, Mohmud El-Khatub and former South Africa captain Lucas
Radebe.
IFFHS, who are recognised by FIFA, archive football records,
statistics and records of associations across the globe.
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