- Thierry Henry says Nwankwo Kanu is the most gifted African he ever played with
- The Arsenal legend recently visited Nigeria as part of an even hosted by Guinness
- Henry and Kanu joined Arsenal in 1999 (Kanu in February and Henry in August)
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu is the most technically gifted African player he ever played with at the club.
Henry revealed this at his unveiling as Guinness Nigeria PLC ambassador for the ‘Made of Black’ campaign.
The event, which NAIJ.com attended took place at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday, December 17.
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Asked who was the best African he ever played with, he said: “First of all, let me say Lauren (Etame Mayer, former Cameroon international) was very good and I love Lauren to bits. But if you go down to technique, I have to give it to Kanu.
The Arsenal legend visited Nigeria as he became a Guinness ambassador.
“It’s just the truth. Kanu was an underrated player, so humble, nice guy, everything about him was positive.
"We all know that famous turn (Kanu’s dribbling style) that he had, even watching him on television, I was learning (Kanu’s dribbling style). He was always good and a good guy too.
“Like I said, if we go down to technique, Kanu was very good. Kolo Toure was very tough, Lauren had good technique too until he was moved to right-back.”
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Henry and Kanu both joined the Gunners in 1999; Papilo in February and Henry in August.
The two footballers developed quite the friendship at the Emirates
They spent five years as teammates, winning two Premier League titles (2002 and 2004) and two FA Cups (2002 and 2003) together.
Kanu later moved to West Bromwich Albion in 2004, while Henry left Arsenal in 2007 after he became their top goalscorer ever.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry visits Nigeria, speaks about Kanu, Keshi, Ikpeba on NAIJ.com TV;
Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Wednesday, 20 December 2017