The event, powered by E-transact and Kanu Heart Foundation, is scheduled to be aired on two Nigerian television network for soccer loving Nigerians to express knowledge of the game.
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According to the Arsenal legend: “The report is an imagination of some people as running for the presidency is not in my agenda at least for now.
So, when I stand on the stage this week to open the CAF Awards, the winners will be very clear to me before the awards have even been handed out: the true winners will be every young person who sees that event; sees that the eyes of the world are on Africa and that a future for each one of them exists in which they can go beyond their school, their hobbies, their parents, and truly embrace their potential
It offers twice-weekly draws with bigger jackpots than all the lotteries in Nigeria combined, as well as being the largest jackpot anywhere in Africa.
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The former secretary lamented that Nigeria currently lacked extraordinary up-and-coming talents that could emulate the astounding roles that were played by the two ex-internationals.
Kanu will be joined Argentine star Esteban Cambiasso and a host of other stars from across the host country will grace the ceremony at Mumbai Sahara Star Hotel.
The former national team skipper stated this on Monday while reacting to Nigeria’s 2-0 loss to South Africa on Saturday
The 18-year-old revealed how close he is to former Gunner Kanu, even referring to him as his brother
Kanu said the second-placed side can catch runaway leaders, Chelsea – currently eight points ahead – to win their first title since the invincible season of 2004, which he was a part of
His words: “The loss of Mama is hard to bear. She is a rock that stood by me and all my siblings. She showed us equal love and affection, and always prayed for each and every one of us
The mother of the former Arsenal striker gave up the ghost on September 7 in Owerri, the Imo State capital
Danagogo told the News Agency of Nigeria in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Saturday that the former internationals would serve as inspiration to the youth who want to pick up a career in football
The programme, which will also include jogging, physical stretches and light aerobics, will culminate in a solidarity rally for Jonathan at the Eagle Square, organized by the Nigerian sports community
Nigerian international players, Brown Ideye and Victor Anichebe, are presently on the books of West Brom, while Nigerian legend, Nwankwo Kanu, and World Cup star, Osaze Odemwingie, also wore the colours of the Baggies
Concerned about the need to develop qualified persons in the country to help coaches of the National Teams in the areas of match reading, match preparation and backroom analysis, the NFF sought sponsorship from Tale versa Foundation to enhance the capacity of these persons through a special programme
In a statement from the organisers of the awards, Globacom, Okocha and two former African Footballers of the year, Nwankwo Kanu and Victor Nosa Ikpeba, are expected to grace the awards aptly labeled the Oscars of African football
Secretary of the Association of Professional Footballers of Nigeria, Austin Popo, informed that some Nigeria ex-international professional footballers, including Austin Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Victor Ikpeba, Tijani Babangida, Garba Lawal, Edema Fuludu, Austin Equaveon, Emma Okocha, Waidi Akani, Ben Irogha, Mutiu Adepoju, Badwin Bazuaye, Clement Temile, Alloy Agu have indicated their readiness to take part in the solidarity match tagged Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah Football Classic
Speaking on the competitions, the erstwhile Arsenal of England star said: “It’s a long time ago isn’t it. I’ve got great memories of that tournament
“I’m happy that FIFA noted my previous achievement at the Under-17 World Cup because we won it in 1993,” Kanu said. “But I would be happier if the present squad go all the way to win the championship gain in the UAE