Nwankwo Kanu vs Sunday Oliseh
Both Nigeria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Nwankwo Kanu
Nigeria · 1994–2011 · CAM
- Rank in Nigeria
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 87 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth
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.
Sunday Oliseh
Nigeria · 1993–2002 · CDM
- Rank in Nigeria
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 54 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- R.F.C. de Liège, 1. FC Köln, AFC Ajax
Fernando Hierro's clearing header dropped 25 yards out on 13 June 1998, and Oliseh hit it early and low past Andoni Zubizarreta to beat Spain 3-2. Career record: 54 caps and 2 goals for Nigeria; club career at R.F.C. de Liège, 1. FC Köln, AFC Ajax.
The careers, side by side
Nwankwo Kanu is editorial rank 2 and Sunday Oliseh rank 5 in Nigeria's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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