Zimbabwe: Nwankwo Kanu Lauds Mwaruwari

17 October 2017

Former Arsenal and Nigerian star Nwankwo Kanu has spoken highly of ex-Zimbabwe captain Benjani Mwaruwari who was a close friend during their playing days at English club Portsmouth. The legendary player spoke to The Herald during his two-day stay in Harare while accompanying the iconic Emirates FA Cup Trophy on its second tour of Africa.

Kanu said he enjoyed playing alongside Mwaruwari who distinguished himself as a hard worker in the tough English Premiership. I know Benjani. He was a teammate and personal friend when we played at Portsmouth. He was a hard worker and I made my name there, as a striker, because of his hard work. He was the first person I called when I was told of this event and he agreed to come with me. Outside the pitch, he is a great guy," said Kanu.

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