1995
Teenage Nigerian Forward Joins European Winners
Nwankwo Kanu is part of Ajax's youthful Champions League-winning group, progressing from the bench to become one of Europe's prominent African forwards.
Nwankwo Kanu
Explore 4 football history records associated with Nwankwo Kanu, arranged by year and event.
Historical events
1996
Olympic Gold after Ajax Success
Nwankwo Kanu captains Nigeria to Olympic football gold shortly after establishing himself with Ajax, adding a major international achievement to his European club career.
2006
Kanu Joins Portsmouth from West Bromwich
Kanu joins Portsmouth as an experienced Nigeria international and becomes an important forward under Harry Redknapp.
2008
FA Cup Winner
Nwankwo Kanu scored the only goal to secure Portsmouth's first FA Cup since 1939 as Portsmouth defeated Cardiff City 1-0 in the 2008 FA Cup final at Wembley.