I was born in Owerri and grew up in the east of Nigeria, in Imo state. You could say I was a 'street boy': we grew up on the street, played on the street, did everything out on the street.… — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
We've seen some players dying from playing football, and the questions are why can't the medical team stop it from happening. — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
You can have an ankle or shoulder injury, and in six or eight months, you're healed. But if the heart stops for a few… — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
At times, I didn't play, but I was still the best - that's how I saw it. If I get 15, 20 minutes, I… — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
When you're growing up, you have your heroes, and you hear about people going off to other countries to play football, but when you're… — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
Our dream is to build a hospital in Nigeria and four other countries in Africa. — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
I believe the more you come to Europe, it makes you a better player, and it gives them an advantage because the African style… — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
You have good footballers coming out of Africa, West Africa, but they are not on the level that Eto'o played. — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
We've had people like Marc Vivien-Foe die while playing. There have been too many others, including Cheick Tiote. The clubs and the federations have… — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
My dad played football - and tennis as well - and so did my brothers. My dad was chairman of our local club, Spartans,… — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
It's good to get proper check-ups of the players, even if it's quarterly, or every three months. — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
We have partnered with hospitals. We do check-ups. We talk to the parents - we educate them - and at the same time, we… — Nwankwo Kanu Copy Share Image
