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Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by Nobody: 3:04pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has expressed surprise that he was nicknamed “Igwe,” meaning king, by Nigerian fans. The former France striker said this during his visit to Nigeria over the weekend. He was hailed “Igwe” by fans as he arrived the Landmark Centre Hall, Lagos, as a guest in the Guinness Made of Black campaign. According to the former Barcelona star, his ex-teammate Kanu Nwankwo did not inform him he was dubbed such name. “[Nwankwo] Kanu never told me,” Henry said. He also said that Kanu was the best African player he had played with due to his technical ability. “First of all, let me say Lauren (Etame Mayer, former Cameroon international) was very good and I love Lauren to bits. But if you go down to technique, I have to give it to Kanu,” Henry confessed. “It’s just the truth. Kanu was an underrated player, so humble, nice guy, everything about him was positive. “We all know that famous turn (Kanu’s dribbling style) that he had, even watching him on television, I was learning (Kanu’s dribbling style). He was always good and a good guy, too. “Like I said, if we go down to technique, Kanu was very good. Kolo Toure was very tough, Lauren had good technique too until he was moved to right-back.” http://fstrends.com.ng/2017/12/kanu-never-told-called-igwe-nigeria-henry/ 22 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by mdokaba1(m): 3:14pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
How would kanu have told him, when kanu Himself was/is called "King Kanu" in Portsmouth city till today. So who is now the king? 105 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by obanqua(m): 3:39pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
King in the North!!!!! 83 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by rozayx5(m): 5:42pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Not Igbo But mehn their dress cool. Fits anyone who wears it 238 Likes 15 Shares |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by temitemi1(m): 5:42pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Giving Igwe so cheaply I think i deserve to be called igwe too na 15 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by Kekx(m): 5:43pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
But, Arsene wenger told Kanu that they use to call you Afonja during training 10 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by alfredo4u(m): 5:43pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Nice one |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by DIKEnaWAR: 5:43pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
That is not why he was in Arsenal. He was there to play and earn his keep. 3 Likes |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by sureheaven(m): 5:43pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Igwe plenty for nija ooo, ask him to explain the category of ur own igwe. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by aleeyus(m): 5:43pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Cheapest tribe with cheapest titles That was Ig**o I never say IGBO Please respect! 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by Okoyeeboz: 5:43pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
rozayx5: Once you eat well and you're well groomed, even if they use a sack of garri to sew cloth for you, you would stand out. 51 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by shurch(m): 5:43pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
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Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by PigBenis(m): 5:43pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
He was jealous of you 2 Likes |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by Ayodejioak(m): 5:43pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by IsYou: 5:44pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Ok aleeyus:Your mumu is 100%,e no get part 2. 124 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by Nobody: 5:44pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Igweeeeeeeee 7 Likes |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by costandi(m): 5:44pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Even DBanj dey claim Igwe. Who Igwe help? |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by Ruggedfitness: 5:44pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
He wears the cap like a true son of the soil. Hope we wouldn't start seeing statutes in his name . In Other News 8 Way To Increase Your LifeSpan Before Christmas www.realfitbody.com/2017/12/8-ways-to-increase-your-life-expectancy.html 2 Likes |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by birdsview(m): 5:45pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
obanqua:Game of thrones follower spotted!!! 12 Likes |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by ud4u: 5:45pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Welcome to Nigeria Henry 1 Like |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by BadBlaize(m): 5:45pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Igweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! I just love the guy 16 Likes |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by Loso777(m): 5:45pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
My all time favorite footballer 16 Likes |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by arshavineering(m): 5:45pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
see as Henry resemble Eze ndi mbaise..igwe!!! 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by Abeyjide: 5:45pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Igweee 4 Likes |
Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by Nobody: 5:45pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
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Re: Thierry Henry: Kanu Never Told Me I Was Called Igwe In Nigeria by MetroBaba1(m): 5:46pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Ndi Igbos Right Now 11 Likes
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