What does Kanu Heart Foundation do?

The Kanu Heart Foundation (KHF) is non-governmental,non-profit organisation founded by World renowned footballer, Kanu nwankwo to help indigent Nigerian children with cardiac diseases to obtain life-saving surgeries within and outside Nigeria.

Where is Kanu Nwankwo now?

Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha has appointed former footballer Kanu Nwankwo as his Senior Special Assistant on Sports. The former Arsenal player has will help the Ihedioha administration on rebuilding the sports sector in Imo State.

How old is Nwankwo?

45 years (August 1, 1976)
Nwankwo Kanu/Age

Where does Kanu Nwankwo come from?

Owerri, Nigeria
Nwankwo Kanu/Place of birth

What heart condition did Kanu have?

Kanu was born with a congenital heart defect, which impeded his aortic valve from closing properly; it was discovered and operated on in 1996. Although it was feared that he would not play again, and that it would affect his career, he made a full recovery. He undergoes an annual medical check-up for the condition.

What is the name of the foundation that Kanu founded?

The theme for 2021 is titled “Walk with Nwankwo Kanu” and is expected to take place on September 29 in Abuja. The Kanu Heart Foundation was founded in 2000 by former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, to assist those suffering with undiagnosed heart disease and provide them surgery.

How old is Didier Drogba now?

43 years (March 11, 1978)
Didier Drogba/Age

How old is Obafemi Martins now?

37 years (October 28, 1984)
Obafemi Martins/Age

Is Kanu Nwankwo from Anambra State?

Nwankwo Kanu was born on the 1st day of August 1976 in Owerri, Imo, Nigeria. His surname, Nwankwo, means ‘Child born on Nkwo market day’ in the Igbo language. He was born to Mrs Susan, his mother and father, Mr Iheme Kanu who is a native of Okija in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria.

Is Kanu an Arsenal legend?

Along with other famous players, such as Henry and Robert Pires, Kanu is a member of the “Invincibles”, the Arsenal side that finished the 2003–04 season of the Premier League undefeated. He played 197 games for Arsenal, scoring 44 goals.