Kanu Nwankwo with the Emir of Kano state
Nigerian
football legend, Kanu Nwankwo has met with the Emir of Kano, Sanusi
Lamido Sanusi alongside fellow African ex-star player, El-Hadji Diouf.
The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on Tuesday received Nwankwo
Kanu and El-Hadji Diouf, two African legends, the Chief Coordinator of
the Match-4-IDPs, Adi Goodman and the Coordinator of the African
legends, Mo Mohammed Mustapha in his palace.
The emir promised to lead thousands of fans to watch the match
between Kano Pillars football club and the African legends billed for
the Sani Abacha stadium in the ancient city of Kano on December 14.
El-Hadji Diouf meets the Emir
He said the idea to help contribute to the need of the displaced
persons by the organisers was a welcome development, disclosing that he
will use his position to push for the success of the programme, as the
emirate council was in full support of it.
Emir Sanusi added that the players and officials are all welcome to
Kano, as they will get the best of the hospitality of the sports loving
people in the State.
Speaking earlier, Kanu and Diouf said the choice of Kano to host
the event was based on the strong number of lovers of the game of
football in the State.
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