How many caps did Nwankwo Kanu win for Nigeria?

Nwankwo Kanu won 87 caps for Nigeria, scoring 12 goals.

Which clubs did Nwankwo Kanu play for?

Heartland (1992–1993), AFC Ajax (1993–1996), Inter Milan (1996–1999), Arsenal (1999–2004), West Bromwich Albion (2004–2006), Portsmouth (2006–2012).

Where does Nwankwo Kanu rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Nwankwo Kanu #2 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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02 / Nigeria · 1994–2011

Nwankwo Kanu

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Caps · Nigeria

Goals · Nigeria

Life

1976

Clubs

Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Trailing Brazil 3-1 in the Atlanta semi-final on 31 July 1996, Kanu equalised in the last minute and then struck the golden goal four minutes into extra time to win it 4-3. Career record: 87 caps and 12 goals for Nigeria; club career at Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth.

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Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1992–1993	Heartland
1993–1996	AFC Ajax
1996–1999	Inter Milan
1999–2004	Arsenal
2004–2006	West Bromwich Albion
2006–2012	Portsmouth
Nigeria	87 caps, 12 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026

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Around Kanu in the almanac

One rank above: Jay-Jay Okocha at #1.

One rank below: Rashidi Yekini at #3.

Nigeria's editorial top five: Jay-Jay Okocha · Nwankwo Kanu · Rashidi Yekini · Finidi George · Sunday Oliseh.

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