In a stunning return to the pitch, former Tremendous Eagles captain Kanu Nwankwo, identified affectionately as ‘Papilo’, joined Enyimba FC in coaching forward of their 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) matchday one fixture.
The 48-year-old, who’s at present the Chairman of Enyimba FC, took a break from his administrative duties to encourage the workforce together with his presence and experience.
Wearing a hanging white equipment, Kanu dazzled alongside the gamers on the Enyimba FC stadium in Aba, showcasing his timeless ability and fervour for the sport. The coaching session, led by Coach Yemi Olarenwaju, was a mix of intense drills and motivational steering, with Kanu contributing each on and off the pitch.
Kanu Nwankwo, born on August 1, 1976, is well known as one of many best African footballers of all time. His illustrious profession spanned a number of golf equipment and continents, together with notable stints at Nigerian membership Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Dutch aspect Ajax, Inter Milan of Italy, and English golf equipment Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, and Portsmouth. As a member of the Arsenal ‘Invincibles’, Kanu was a key determine within the workforce’s historic unbeaten Premier League marketing campaign.
All through his profession, Kanu achieved outstanding success, together with profitable the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Tremendous Cup, and an Olympic gold medal. His trophy cupboard additionally boasts a FIFA U-17 World Cup medal, UEFA Cup, Intercontinental Cup, three Eredivisie titles, three FA Cups, and two African Participant of the Yr awards.
Within the Premier League, Kanu made the third-most substitute appearances in historical past, coming off the bench 118 occasions. His contributions have cemented his standing as probably the greatest gamers in African soccer historical past.