I’m ready to quit England – Kanu

Date: 18-05-2010 7:50 am (13 years ago) | Author: Onyinyechi Miracle
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Nwankwo Kanu has finally come to grips with his waning impact in the round leather game and has launched his most pointed retirement notice. In the wake of last weekend’s loss to Chelsea in the English FA Cup, the ex-Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion attacker cum midfielder admitted that he might have played his last match as a player in England.
The 33-year-old Kanu is the second most decorated African footballer ever, after Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon, having also won the Champions League with Ajax and the UEFA Cup with Inter plus league titles in Nigeria, England and Holland.
Kanu, who has offers from Australia and the Middle East said: “This could be my last year in England, so going back to Wembley was special.
“The big stage is the best for a player and I’d say Wembley is the best one of all.”
Papilo stated further that he’s ready to end his Nigeria career: “I cannot play when I am 50. But I want to keep playing for one or two more years.”
Meanwhile, Kanu re-stated his belief that the Super Eagles could soar all the way at next month’s World Cup in South Africa.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has already set a semi-final target for the Eagles in South Africa, but Kanu, who is on the verge of his third World Cup, has predicted Nigeria could even go all the way and win the tournament.
“Yes, this is a big opportunity for an African team especially, as the tournament would be played in Africa. It is a chance for an African team to make a big impact either to win the World Cup or at least, get to the final,” Kanu said on a BBC TV interview programme, Extra Time.



Posted: at 18-05-2010 07:50 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
- Mr-World at 18-05-2010 08:08 AM (13 years ago)
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papilooo...........i know sey 1 day u go bring us shame

PEAKS IT`S IN U

Posted: at 18-05-2010 08:08 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Sonma at 18-05-2010 11:27 AM (13 years ago)
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Eeeya! kanu is day dreamin, u wish.
Posted: at 18-05-2010 11:27 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- Sonma at 18-05-2010 11:28 AM (13 years ago)
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Eeeya! kanu is day dreamin, u wish.
Posted: at 18-05-2010 11:28 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- onyiis at 18-05-2010 11:31 AM (13 years ago)
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na now i know say him fit retire when all his agemates don dey take pensions since !!

Posted: at 18-05-2010 11:31 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- prince316 at 18-05-2010 01:11 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: Mr-World on 18-05-2010 08:08 AM
papilooo...........i know sey 1 day u go bring us shame

PEAKS IT`S IN U
Mr world u no see kanu say him be 33 years, how is it possible..... when kanu and ajanni father na age mate
Posted: at 18-05-2010 01:11 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- enc4life at 19-05-2010 06:24 PM (13 years ago)
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d spirit is willing bt d SOUL is NOT
Posted: at 19-05-2010 06:24 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Mr-World at 19-05-2010 06:39 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: prince316 on 18-05-2010 01:11 PM
Quote from: Mr-World on 18-05-2010 08:08 AM
papilooo...........i know sey 1 day u go bring us shame

PEAKS IT`S IN U
Mr world u no see kanu say him be 33 years, how is it possible..... when kanu and ajanni father na age mate

i wonder oo...............kanu dey get gray hair....but em dey put am black Kiwi polish

Posted: at 19-05-2010 06:39 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Vixenx at 19-05-2010 06:40 PM (13 years ago)
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Quote from: onyiis on 18-05-2010 07:50 AM
Nwankwo Kanu has finally come to grips with his waning impact in the round leather game and has launched his most pointed retirement notice. In the wake of last weekend’s loss to Chelsea in the English FA Cup, the ex-Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion attacker cum midfielder admitted that he might have played his last match as a player in England.
The 33-year-old Kanu is the second most decorated African footballer ever, after Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon, having also won the Champions League with Ajax and the UEFA Cup with Inter plus league titles in Nigeria, England and Holland.
Kanu, who has offers from Australia and the Middle East said: “This could be my last year in England, so going back to Wembley was special.
“The big stage is the best for a player and I’d say Wembley is the best one of all.”
Papilo stated further that he’s ready to end his Nigeria career: “I cannot play when I am 50. But I want to keep playing for one or two more years.”
Meanwhile, Kanu re-stated his belief that the Super Eagles could soar all the way at next month’s World Cup in South Africa.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has already set a semi-final target for the Eagles in South Africa, but Kanu, who is on the verge of his third World Cup, has predicted Nigeria could even go all the way and win the tournament.
“Yes, this is a big opportunity for an African team especially, as the tournament would be played in Africa. It is a chance for an African team to make a big impact either to win the World Cup or at least, get to the final,” Kanu said on a BBC TV interview programme, Extra Time.



Don't even know him
Posted: at 19-05-2010 06:40 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Mr-World at 19-05-2010 06:44 PM (13 years ago)
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u mean u don`t know papilo  kanu?

Posted: at 19-05-2010 06:44 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ndjoe at 20-05-2010 01:20 AM (13 years ago)
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make una leave this Kanu thing em name na Kalu, but he is still the man
Posted: at 20-05-2010 01:20 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- iyke1 at 20-05-2010 09:13 AM (13 years ago)
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age is not on his side any more at 33 ftball age or 38-40 what do u expect
Posted: at 20-05-2010 09:13 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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- onyiis at 20-05-2010 01:47 PM (13 years ago)
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he say he go stop at 50 yrs !! so he still get some years left !

Posted: at 20-05-2010 01:47 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
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- qunodinga at 20-05-2010 01:50 PM (13 years ago)
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money go kill dis man.............Poor igbo man
Posted: at 20-05-2010 01:50 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Mr-World at 24-05-2010 09:17 AM (13 years ago)
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who tell u sey na money go kill am? na peak milk go kill am

Posted: at 24-05-2010 09:17 AM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- chik001 at 24-05-2010 07:04 PM (13 years ago)
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Make him hurry up before alarm blow o...
Posted: at 24-05-2010 07:04 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- chukxie at 24-05-2010 07:53 PM (13 years ago)
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Una mouth no good. Kanu is one of the best footballers Niaja has ever produced! Which naija player has given back to the society as much as he has done?  Age is something that inevitably catches up with everyone. Una no dey old?Huh? Make una leave papilo alone!
Posted: at 24-05-2010 07:53 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
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- ngfineface at 3-09-2015 03:04 PM (8 years ago)
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Hmmmmmn
Posted: at 3-09-2015 03:04 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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