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Kanu: How NFF, Fifa, Caf and Ajax celebrated Arsenal and Nigeria legend on his birthday

Former Arsenal, Inter Milan and Nigeria striker Nwankwo Kanu has been celebrated on his 44th birthday.

Leading the tributes is the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), who lauded the two-time African Player of the Year for his contribution to the Super Eagles.

“Happy birthday to two-time Africa Player of the year and Nigeria football legend, Kanu. Have a good one Papilo,” NFF tweeted.

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Happy birthday to two time Africa Player of the year and Nigeria football legend, @papilokanu. Have a good one Papilo.