Nwankwo Kanu
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nwankwo Christian Nwosu•Kanu |
| Used name | Nwankwo•Kanu |
| Born | 1 August 1976 in Owerri, Imo (NGR) |
| Measurements | 197 cm / 80 kg |
| Affiliations | AFC Ajax, Amsterdam (NED) |
| NOC |  Nigeria |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | NGR |
Nwankwo Kanu | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Nigeria | 1 | Gold |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Christopher Kanu
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Champions Who Have Played in a European Cup/Champions League Final Winning Team (Olympic Gold - 1996; Champions League Champion - 1995 AFC Ajax)
Errata
YOB in question and it is felt that it could be 2-9 years earlier. Month birth of September also seen.