Kanu celebrates Arsenal’s Premier League win after Gunners end 22-year wait
Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu has joined Arsenal supporters around the world in celebrating the club’s return to the top of English football after the Gunners secured the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.
Arsenal’s title success was officially confirmed after Manchester City dropped points in a 1-1 draw away from home, ending one of the longest waits for league glory in the club’s modern history.
For Kanu, the achievement carries extra significance. The Nigerian icon was part of Arsenal’s legendary unbeaten squad during the 2003/04 campaign, a side that became globally recognised as the “Invincibles.”
Sharing his excitement on social media, Kanu praised the determination shown by the current Arsenal squad throughout the campaign.
"Arsenal forever. The Gunners worked so hard for this. Difficult but they fought. Very well deserved. Come on you Gunners," he wrote while posting an image of himself lifting the Premier League trophy during his playing days.
Kanu’s Arsenal legacy remains strong
Kanu joined Arsenal in 1999 and spent five seasons at Highbury, becoming one of the club's most admired players due to his creativity, flair, and knack for scoring crucial goals.
Across his Arsenal career, the Nigerian forward made 197 appearances, scoring 44 goals and registering 38 assists.
During the historic 2003/04 title-winning season, Kanu contributed with important squad depth, making 10 league appearances while recording one goal and four assists as Arsenal completed the campaign unbeaten.
His time in North London delivered major silverware:
- Two Premier League titles
- Two FA Cup trophies
One of Nigeria's greatest football careers
Kanu’s influence stretches far beyond Arsenal. Before arriving in England, he enjoyed success with Ajax and Inter Milan and later continued his Premier League journey with West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth.
He remains among Nigeria’s most accomplished footballers, winning major titles across club and international football, including:
- FIFA U-17 World Cup (1993)
- Olympic Gold Medal with Nigeria (1996)
- UEFA Champions League with Ajax
- UEFA Cup with Inter Milan
- FA Cup with Portsmouth
Kanu also remains among Nigerian players with the most Premier League appearances, further cementing his status as one of the country’s most influential football exports.
Arsenal’s latest title success creates a bridge between generations — from the Invincibles of Kanu’s era to the current squad that has finally brought the Premier League trophy back to North London after more than two decades.
For supporters who watched Kanu in red and white, his message served as a reminder that some connections in football never fade.
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