Mohamed Kanu Explained

Mohamed Kanu
Birth Date:1968 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Freetown, Sierra Leone
Position:Central defender
Youthclubs1:Freetown United
Years2:1990–1991
Years3:1991–1996
Years5:1996–1998
Years6:1998–1999
Years7:1999–2004
Clubs8:Rekkem
Caps7:113
Goals7:3
Nationalyears1:1987–1998
Nationalteam1:Sierra Leone
Nationalcaps1:?
Nationalgoals1:?
Managerclubs1:FC Knokke (youth coach)
Managerclubs2:Sierra Leone
Manageryears2:2005–2007

Mohamed "Ahmed" Kanu (born 5 July 1968 in Freetown) is a Sierra Leonean manager and retired footballer. He used to play as centre back or libero. He managed the national team of Sierra Leone from 2005 to 2007.[1]

He made his international debut for Sierra Leone in 1987 at the age of 19.[2]

Kanu has also had Belgian citizenship since 2002.

During his five-year stay at Cercle Brugge, Kanu was twice voted the best player of the season by the fans, winning the Pop Poll in 2000 and 2003.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Kanu Leone stars caretaker coach. 2007-11-05. 2018-05-16. en-GB.
  2. Web site: WC2002 Qualifiers - Africa - Group B. Angelfire. 2018-05-16.
  3. Web site: Cercle Brugge KSV. Stardekk. Cercle Brugge KSV. nl-NL. 2018-05-16.