Former Togolese captain and striker Emmanuel Adebayor has named former Arsenal and Super Eagles forward Kanu Nwankwo as his idol and “god of football” in an emotional social media post.
In a message that seemed to invite comparisons between the two former Premier League players, the former Togo captain quickly put an end to such discussions.
“I urge you all, Kanu Nwankwo is my idol and my football god. So please, no comparisons are necessary. Thank you for your understanding,” Adebayor stated, as reported by Brila.
His comment has since gone viral, earning him admiration from Nigerian football fans nationwide, who praised Adebayor for his humility and respect for the Nigerian football icon.
Nwankwo, who played for Ajax, Inter Milan, and Arsenal, is one of Africa’s most celebrated footballers, having won the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and Olympic gold, among other honors.
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Adebayor also had a successful career in Europe, playing for clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur.
Although they come from different countries, Adebayor was eligible to play for Nigeria, which may have influenced his football journey in some way.
He joined Arsenal from AS Monaco in January 2006 and quickly became an important player in Arsène Wenger’s team.
The Togolese striker had his best season in 2007/08, scoring 30 goals across all competitions, including 24 in the Premier League.
He spent three and a half seasons at Arsenal, scoring 62 goals in 142 appearances before making a controversial transfer to Manchester City in 2009.
