Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Former Super Eagles striker Kanu Nwankwo undergoes corrective heart surgery
Former
Super Eagles captain and Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu is currently recovering
in the United States after undergoing corrective heart surgery. His
younger brother Ogbonna told BBC Sports that the former Nigerian
international is doing well and is okay.
"It's
important to clarify that decision to operate him was reached during
his annual medical check-up.
"We
give thanks to God that everything went well and he's in perfect
condition.
"The
family would like to say a big 'thank you' to Nigerians and Nwankwo
Kanu's fans across the world for their prayers and best wishes."
Kanu
announced his retirement from international football at the 2010
World Cup in South Africa. Kanu first had heart surgery in November
1996 to correct a faulty aortic valve.
After
year out, he returned to action for Inter Milan and in February 1999
joined Premier League side Arsenal.
His
experience allowed start a foundation to build five hospitals in
Africa to treat undiagnosed heart disease and provide surgery.
His
international success includes a Fifa under-17 World Cup title in
1993 and the 1996 Olympic football gold medal.
Kanu's
individual honours include African Footballer of the Year awards in
1996 and 1999.
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