A Nigerian football striker, Nwankwo Kanu has played for Fed Works, Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Ajax Amsterdam, Internazionale, Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth as well as the Nigerian national team. He was part of Nigeria's Olympic gold winning football team in 1996.

Kanu: 'People are always afraid of Nigeria and it's not right'
With a glittering career on the pitch, Nwankwo Kanu is Nigeria's most iconic footballer. Born in Owerri, the capital of the southern state of Imo, Nigeria; by the age of 17 Kanu was already far from home, playing for Ajax in the Netherlands.

Obinna: The Legend told me to grab West Ham chance
Inter Milan Portsmouth West Ham United Inter Milan striker Victor Obinna admits his loan move to West Ham United has been given the thumbs up by Nwankwo Kanu. Kanu urged his fellow Nigerian to make the switch to Upton Park. Obinna revealed to whufc.com : "I spoke to the Legend, as we call him in Nigeria for advice. [ Portsmouth striker] Kanu is the king. He said many good things. "He was so ...

King Kanu Returns
Veteran reportedly signs a three-year deal.

Loic Remy cleared to play despite heart defect, ending Premier League hopes
New Marseille forward Loic Remy has been cleared to play despite the discovery a heart problem during his initial medical with the Ligue 1 champions.

Pompey reject West Brom offer for captain Wilson
Portsmouth have rejected an improved offer for captain Marc Wilson from West Brom.

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