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KANU
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| Full Name: |
Nwankwo KANU |
| Age: |
21 - Born 01.08.76 |
| Height: |
1m97 |
| Weight: |
80kg |
| Position: |
Midfielder |
| Club: |
Internazionale (Italy) |
 Began his career at Fed Works then starred at Iwuayanwu, Transferred to Europe with Ajax Amsterdam of Holland in 93, Moved to Italy with Internazionale in the summer of 96
Member of the Nigeria side who won the World Under-17 Cup in 93 in Japan, Then member of the Nigeria side who won the 96 Olympic gold medal - beating Argentina in the final in Athens, Georgia
Scored twice in the 4-3 semi-final victory over Brazil, including the decisive golden goal in extra time
With Ajax won the UEFA Champions League in 95, beating Milan in Vienna, Helped Inter win the 98 UEFA Cup though he did not play against Lazio in the final, Won 3 Dutch championships with Ajax (94, 95 and 96).
Found to be suffering from congenital heart problem immediately after transferring to Inter in the summer of 96
Underwent successful heart surgery in the United States in the spring of 97
Made his international return in the last 98 World Cup qualifier against Guinea, in Conakry
Voted 96 African Footballer of the Year
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| Career Facts |
| Selections: |
11 |
| As Of: |
28.06.98 |
| Goals: |
2 |
| As Of: |
06.06.98 |
| France 98 Statistics |
| Fouls Suffered: |
6 |
| Fouls: |
3 |
| Shots: |
8 |
| Shots on Goal: |
4 |
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