The Ambassadorial role of former Super Eagles Captain and currently Enyimba FC Chairman, Kanu ‘Papilo’ Nwankwo has continued to grow and appreciated even in diaspora. This is so as can authoritatively report that the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali has officially named the former Arsenal striker Ethiopia’s Ambassador in all fronts especially in their quest to host the 2029 African Cup of Nations. Recall that recently, Kanu and his former international colleague, Daniel Amokachi were in Addis Ababa to participate in the Shenen Africa Fashion Festival Week 2024.
gathered that upon their arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Thursday, Kanu and Amokachi were welcomed by Ethiopia’s Minister of Tourism, Ambassador Nasise Chali. The festival was officially opened on Friday at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum by Ambassador Nasise and Minister of Culture and Sports, Mr. Kajela Merdassa.
Several dignitaries, including Kanu and Amokachi, attended the opening ceremony. Kanu, known for his successful career with clubs like Iwuanyanwu National in Nigeria, Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal, West Brom and Portsmouth praised Ethiopia’s beauty and hospitality. “Here right now, I’m in Ethiopia,” Kanu said.
“Many things about Adis Ababa and Ethiopia impress me a lot. This is my first time coming to Ethiopia. Kudos to the president.
Kudos to the people of Ethiopia. “Since we came, the hospitality has been great. There is no place like the land of origin.
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