The Portsmouth forward had an elaborate pull-out from the Eagles with his testimonial at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. He said his departure from the team did not mean he had quit football.
“I’m still in football; I’m still playing for my club Portsmouth. I’ve only decided to leave the national team,” Kanu said.
“I quit because I feel I can’t be there forever. I believe it is time for me to bow out. I’ve played my part and I enjoyed doing it.
“I’m grateful for the turnout; I really appreciate the support of all Nigerians in making the event a success.”
Kanu, who has featured in three World Cup finals – 1998, 2002 and 2010, was honoured with the presence of Africa’s best players, who played against Eagles All-Stars.
The foreign stars that graced the event include Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o, Rigobert Song, Stephane Mbia, Jean Makoun, Ghana’s Sulley Muntari, Samuel Kuffour and Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor.
AC Milan’s Taye Taiwo and former Eagles stars Finidi George, Uche Okechukwu, Mutiu Adepoju, Ike Shorunmu and Austin Okocha featured for the All-Stars, which included Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola.
Fashola said Kanu deserved the honour he got, adding that the former Iwuanyawu player was a role model to younger players.
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