Nigeria And Arsenal Legend Nwankwo Kanu Loses Mum
Published: September 13, 2016
Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu and the entire Kanu family have been thrown into mourning after they lost their matriarch to the untimely hands of death last Thursday.
“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.
“Her support and prayers for me right from the beginning of my playing career till the end were invaluable. Her guidance also went a very long way into moulding me into the man I am today.
“She taught me to love, and to give. I will miss her, but God knows best,” Kanu told papilonews.com
Mama Kanu had the rare privilege of raising three sons who played professional football.
Aside Olympic Gold medal winning legend Nwankwo, her eldest son Godwin played for Bendel United and her last son Ogbonna played for Ajax Amsterdam amongst other clubs.
Burial arrangements are yet to be concluded as the family is still getting to grips with the shock of Mama’s demise.
Igho Kingsley
“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.
“Her support and prayers for me right from the beginning of my playing career till the end were invaluable. Her guidance also went a very long way into moulding me into the man I am today.
“She taught me to love, and to give. I will miss her, but God knows best,” Kanu told papilonews.com
Mama Kanu had the rare privilege of raising three sons who played professional football.
Aside Olympic Gold medal winning legend Nwankwo, her eldest son Godwin played for Bendel United and her last son Ogbonna played for Ajax Amsterdam amongst other clubs.
Burial arrangements are yet to be concluded as the family is still getting to grips with the shock of Mama’s demise.
Igho Kingsley
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