Kanu adds BLAG award to remarkable list of honours

Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu was one of three Nigerian entrepreneurs who have been honoured by the non-profit organisation Business Leadership Awareness Group [BLAG] for  contributions to humanity.
Kanu, who founded the Kanu Heart Foundation, lists among his business interests companies involved in oil, property, photography, hospitality and a UNICEF ambassador, spent five years at Arsenal, making 119 appearances and scoring 30 goals including the most magnificent hattrick against Chelsea.
Coming from a humble background in Nigeria, Kanu overcame a serious heart defect to go on and win some of the highest honours in the game including a Champions League winners medal, three FA Cups, two Premier Leagues, an Olympic Gold medal, three Eredivise titles, a UEFA Cup medal, a UEFA Super Cup medal, a Nigerian Premier League title, a FIFA u-17 Worl...