Nigerian - Athlete | August 1, 1976 -
Trophies are good, but saving somebody who could die, giving them hope of a life, that means a lot to me.
Nwankwo Kanu
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When you're growing up, you have your heroes, and you hear about people going off to other countries to play football, but when you're so young, you're not thinking about that. You just play. No referee, no rules.
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Life is difficult in Africa, even getting three square meals.
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You have good footballers coming out of Africa, West Africa, but they are not on the level that Eto'o played.
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We have partnered with hospitals. We do check-ups. We talk to the parents - we educate them - and at the same time, we take the kids to other countries for operations. The goal of the foundation is to build our own cardiac hospitals in Africa, starting in Nigeria.
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I am called a legend, and people see me as one, but because of that, I don't think I should have to hide at home and only go on holidays, drink champagne, and watch TV. I am somebody that wants to impact onto people's lives.
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We've had people like Marc Vivien-Foe die while playing. There have been too many others, including Cheick Tiote. The clubs and the federations have to be serious about giving checkups to the players.
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Our dream is to build a hospital in Nigeria and four other countries in Africa.
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I'm talking to friends so we can do something to create awareness to try to help children in Africa.
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You have to know your strengths and tell yourself you're the best.
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At times, I didn't play, but I was still the best - that's how I saw it. If I get 15, 20 minutes, I will do what I have to do and make an impact.
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I've been through a lot and played for a long time, so I can understand what others will go through. That's why I want to help them out. There are a lot of players who go to Belgium, for example, and have had terrible experiences. I know players, and they have come to me.
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