Uchenna Kanu
Uchenna Kanu
Uchenna Grace Kanu is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward. She has represented Nigeria on international level.
Uchenna in numbers
271
Appearances
261
Goals
1
Awards
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She has a dog named Luna.
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She grew up selling oranges and sachets of water in Aba, Nigeria, to help support her family.
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She would peel the oranges and put them in a pan, put it on top of her head and walk around the streets of Aba.
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She represented Nigeria in the 2014 U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cups.
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She featured in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, scoring in Nigeria’s historic 3-2 win over Australia in the group stage.
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She likes music and dance.
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She is interested in fashion and was even a special guest at a fashion show.
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She grew up playing soccer with her neighborhood boys, which helped her develop her skills and love for the game.
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She started playing soccer seriously at age 14.
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Her family was her biggest support system, encouraging her to keep playing even when opportunities for girls were scarce in Nigeria.
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She believed in the importance of balancing education with football, which later shaped her as a well-rounded athlete.
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She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from Southeastern University in Florida.
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She scored 115 goals in 55 college matches at Southeastern University and became the NAIA’s all-time leading scorer.
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She was the first African player to join Sevilla’s women’s team in Spain.
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She was inspired by Marta and Desire Oparanozie, who showed her that women could succeed in football on the global stage.
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She founded the Uchenna Kanu Foundation to support young athletes, particularly girls, by providing opportunities for skill development, education, and community outreach.
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