- Kanu Nwankwo, a former Nigerian footballer, and his wife Amara are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary.
- The couple shared heartfelt messages on Instagram, expressing their gratitude and love for each other.
- Amara praised her “legendary husband” for asking for her hand in marriage 21 years ago, while Kanu thanked God for their union and referred to Amara as his “Queen”.
Newsypeople- Legendary Nigerian football icon Kanu Nwankwo and his beloved spouse Amara are commemorating their 20th wedding anniversary today, July 3, 2024. The couple, who have been inseparable for an impressive 21 years, took to Instagram to express their profound affection and gratitude for one another.
In her heartfelt post, Amara showered praises on her “legendary husband” for proposing to her 21 years ago, while Kanu, in his message, thanked the Almighty for their union and affectionately referred to Amara as his “Queen”. To add to the sweetness of their celebration, the couple shared an endearing video of themselves sharing a romantic moment, with Amara tenderly feeding Kanu with a fork after tasting the delectable meal.
Fans and netizens were deeply moved by the couple’s joyous celebration, with some drawing comparisons between their 2004 wedding and the recent “Chivido” nuptials of Davido and Chioma. Many reminisced about how Kanu and Amara’s wedding was the talk of the town many years ago, with some even mentioning attending their grand celebration at the Concorde Hotel in Owerri.
Kanu Nwankwo, fondly known as “Papilo,” is undoubtedly one of Nigeria’s most gifted football talents, having etched his name in the annals of the sport’s history. He played a pivotal role in the Super Eagles’ triumph at the 1994 African Cup of Nations and also helped Nigeria secure the coveted Olympic gold medal at the 1996 summer games in Atlanta, USA.
Kanu’s illustrious career saw him grace the pitches of elite European clubs such as Ajax, Inter Milan, and Arsenal, where he was part of the legendary “Invincibles” team that clinched the club’s last Premier League title two decades ago. His international career with the Super Eagles spanned from 1994 to 2011, during which he scored an impressive 12 goals in 82 appearances.
The love story of Kanu Nwankwo and Amara has captured the hearts of fans as they celebrate their anniversary. Their 2004 wedding was widely televised, and enterprising individuals even began selling calendars and notebooks adorned with their pictures and wedding photos. Fans continue to admire the couple and wish them many more years of unwavering love and happiness together.
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