Kanu Nwankwo Shines As Icons Reunite for Olu of Warri’s 4th Year Festivities
- Kanu Nwankwo and other Nigerian football legends gathered at the Olu of Warri’s palace to mark His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III 4th year anniversary
- The icons featured in a novelty match that saw the Super Eagles’ Atlanta ’96 heroes defeat Chevron All-Stars 4-0 right there in Warri
- The event celebrated unity, culture, tradition and showcased the Olu’s vision for a vibrant Warri Kingdom
An array of Nigerian football legends visited the palace of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, to celebrate his fourth year anniversary.
Several activities were lined up for the two-week-long festivities, as the events climaxed with a star-studded novelty football match in the city.
The game brought together members of Nigeria’s Atlanta ’96 Olympic gold medal-winning Super Eagles team and youthful chiefs of the Warri kingdom.
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The palace was a beehive of activity, and it erupted in excitement as the traditional leaders had the opportunity to play with renowned football stars.
Several Super Eagles legends, Nwankwo Kanu, Emmanuel Amuneke, Mutiu Adepoju, Austin Eguavoen, Finidi George, Ifeanyi Udeze, Taribo West, and Victor Ikpeba, were spotted at the event.
According to the Daily Independent, the icons traded tackles against Chevron All-Stars and won 4-0 to the excitement of the crowd.
It was a moment that celebrated the unity, culture, and the Olu’s vision for a thriving Warri Kingdom. A palace official said:
"In the voices of these children, we hear the future of the Itsekiri Nation. Their fluency and pride ensure that the legacy of our people will not only be remembered but will continue to thrive."
After the game, former Arsenal forward Kanu Nwankwo took to his Instagram handle to post moments of the reunion with other superstars.
He added the caption:
"Honoured to celebrate with His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, on his anniversary.
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"A memorable charity match with legends, giving back through the game we love."
His wife, Amara Kanu, replied:
"Wow. Legend King K please bring back Warri dry fish for me. I haven’t eaten since 3 days now."
obinnaanizoba added:
"No one comes close to him in Nigeria. Forget sentiment he put us on the map of world football. @kingkanu4 is an idol and a genuine world class big boy. His aura is on another level."
manuregirl12 posited:
"The legends. I stopped watching football after they gone."
ohwobenokevwe
"See ballers men who played football for Africa and Nigeria not this TikTok boys we have now."
sunnyday909 praised Kanu's outfit. He said:
"The isi agu and the red cap looks good on you. king for a reason."
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Kanu Nwankwo's wife speaks on marriage
Legit.ng earlier reported that Amara Nwankwo admitted that she wasn’t fully prepared for the level of stardom that came with being married to Super Eagles legend Kanu Nwankwo.
The interior decorator said one of her jobs was to console her husband whenever he lost a match during his active days, as she narrates how her time with him taught her invaluable lessons about patience and perseverance.
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