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Exclusive - Nwankwo Kanu: I Will Quit International Football After The World Cup
The Portsmouth striker has told Goal.com that he has reached his international cul-de-sac and will only play until the end of 2010 World Cup in South Africa...
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Nov 16, 2009 9:33:56 AM
Much-celebrated Nigeria striker
Nwankwo Kanu will hang up his international boots after the Super Eagles end their World Cup campaign in South Africa in June.
Speaking immediately after the Nigerians booked their place at the finals with a 3-2 success over Kenya, Kanu heaped praise on their opponents but indicated his confidence that a winner was going to come.
“Kenya have a very good team," Kanu told Goal.com. "They played well but we are happy to win. Despite the pressure, we knew we could do it. It was just was a matter of time. Now we have a chance to go to World Cup and do well. Our chances are good."
On his retirement from international football, Kanu said, “I will quit after this World Cup. I cannot play when I am 50. I have reached the heights and my aim is to go to World Cup. I thank God that finally after all the fight, all the struggle, all the hard work, we are there."
Kanu was an unused substitute in the weekend's match. During the previous encounter between the two teams in Nigeria, he came off the bench to help the Super Eagles turn the tables on the dominant Harambee Stars.
James Momanyi, Goal.com
Speaking immediately after the Nigerians booked their place at the finals with a 3-2 success over Kenya, Kanu heaped praise on their opponents but indicated his confidence that a winner was going to come.
“Kenya have a very good team," Kanu told Goal.com. "They played well but we are happy to win. Despite the pressure, we knew we could do it. It was just was a matter of time. Now we have a chance to go to World Cup and do well. Our chances are good."
On his retirement from international football, Kanu said, “I will quit after this World Cup. I cannot play when I am 50. I have reached the heights and my aim is to go to World Cup. I thank God that finally after all the fight, all the struggle, all the hard work, we are there."
Kanu was an unused substitute in the weekend's match. During the previous encounter between the two teams in Nigeria, he came off the bench to help the Super Eagles turn the tables on the dominant Harambee Stars.
James Momanyi, Goal.com
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