Kanu Nwankwo, Nigerian football legend and former Arsenal ace, has lost his mother.
According to Papilonews.com, Susan Kanu Iheme, matriarch of the Nwankwo family, died on Wednesday, September 7 in Owerri, Imo state.
The
former Arsenal and Inter Milan forward has a reputation for frequently
eulogising his now late mother, who is said to have told him that that
one day, he would make her proud with his football talent.
“The loss of Mama is hard to bear. She is a rock that stood by me and all my siblings,” Kanu said.
“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 and two of his brothers played professional football.
Aside
Olympic Gold medal-winning legend Kanu, Susan’s 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 her demise.
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