Every good thing they say must come to an end and as Kanu Nwankwo's international footballing career ends, friends, colleagues, fans and well wishers gathered to celebrate a deserving son and ambassador with a testimonial match and gala dinner evening.
Lead by football fanatic and Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola, the All stars line up of players was like something from football dreamland featuring players such as Jay Jay Okocha, Danny Shittu, Emmanuel Adebayor, Samuel Eto'o and others in a truly fantastic turnout for Kanu Nwankwo, who remains one of the best footballers Nigeria has ever produced...
The match itself saw the Super Eagles play against the rest of the World (Friends of Kanu) and of course the Super Eagles won..3-1(They always do right...LOL!). Kanu played for both sides, swapping shirts at half time but he scored a goal for the Eagles..
Kanu Nwankwo,who once suffered from a life threatening heart condition that could have ended his career too early, since dedicated his life to giving and raising funds for the cause of young heart condition victims through his charity, The Kanu Heart Foundation. Funds raised at the event will be donated to the foundation.
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| Yes..this is Lagos...The gorgeous grounds of the National Stadium |
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One of the Nollywood actors fondly called Aki n Paw Paw..apparently
he is Paw Paw - His real name is Osita Iheme |
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| It's show time.. |
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| Fifa Referees |
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| Gorvernor Fashola, Kanu Nwankwo and rest of team as they walk towards the pitch |
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| Team -The Rest of the World ( Friends of Kanu) |
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| Green Eagles Captain, Governor Fashola |
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| The Gov.. |
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| Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha |
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| Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo and entourage attended to celebrate a true Imosian |
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| The Green Eagles |
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| Friends of Kanu and officials |
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| The Green Eagles line-up |
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| The two sides.. |
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| Regobert Song |
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| Peter Rufai, Babayaro and Amokachi |
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| Yobo |
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| Taye Taiwo |
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| Jay Jay Okocha |
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| Samuel Eto'o, Cheif Ifeanyi Ubah, Chairman Capitol Oil, Kanu Nwakwo |
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| Ainn't no business like show business - Nollywooders and musicians |
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| A crazed fan grabs Kanu for a hug.. |
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| Kanu bows out..as he waves thankfully to the crowd |
KANUUUUUUU...Seriously Doughnuts salutes you...!!!
Imo state representing including my Governor Rochas!
ReplyDeleteKudos to Kanu. Well deserved.
It would have been nice to see kanu's wife and kids at the testimonial. Nothing like family support
ReplyDeletethank God for all his goodness in his life, wishing him all the best in life even as he leaves football
ReplyDeletelove mr Knau
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