Kanu Nwanko gets political appointment from Imo State Governor

Kanu Nwankwo, The Nigerian soccer legend has been designated as Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Sports matters to Imo state Governor, Chukwuemeka Ihedioha.

His appointment was approved during a special dinner which happened at the Government House in Owerri on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

It is also Kanu’s first political appointment since he retired from football in eight years ago.

In his new office, the 43-year-old is demanded to improve the Imo state government in promoting the sports area and also advise Governor Ihedioha on sports-related matters.