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Arsenal invites Kanu for Wenger’s farewell match

Sportinglife.ng can report that Nigeria’s legend, Nwankwo Kanu is set to storm Emirate for Arsene Wenger’s last match in charge of the Gunners against Burnley on Sunday.

KANU AND WENGER

Papilo as the ex-Nigerian international was fondly called during his playing days would be seen with the likes of of Sol Campbell, Thierry Henry, Tony Adams, Bob Wilson, Frank McLintock and other Arsenal legends.

The North London club, according to reports on its website, has written to all their former players who have made 100-plus league appearances for the club to grace the game at the Emirates Stadium.

Kanu

Kanu, who joined Arsenal from Inter Milan in 1999 made 119 league appearances for the club and hit the back of the net 37 times.

He spent five years at the club before linking up with another Premier League side, West Bromwich Albion.

Arsenal will use the fixture as a key element of their celebrations to commemorate the Frenchman’s 22 years in charge.

Wenger who recently announced he will quit Arsenal at the end of the season has won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups with the club

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