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Afcon 2019: Nwankwo Kanu drums up support for Nigeria ahead of Burundi showdown

Ex-Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu has called on fans to get behind the Super Eagles ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) opener against Burundi on Saturday.

Gernot Rohr's side is set for their first game in Africa's foremost football competition since 2013 and will take on the Central African team in their opening Group B fixture billed for the Alexandria Stadium.

Kanu helped Nigeria to second-place at the 2000 edition of the Afcon and he is also part of the seven legends selected by Caf as this year's tournament ambassadors in Egypt.