Kanu Nwankwo says Arsene Wenger's exit is a shoe too big for anyone to fill

Ex-Arsenal star and Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo feels Arsene Wenger's exit will create big shoes for anyone to fill.
The
former Super Eagles captain, who benefited largely from the talent and
coaching of Wenger took to his social media handles to celebrate his
former boss after the announcement of his exit by the end of the season.
Kanu had taken to Twitter and Instagram writing: "Big
shoes for anyone to fill, playing for Arsenal under Arsene was one of
the best period of my career, 2 premiership, 2 FA cups, The invincibles,
playing with some of the best assembled players, influencing millions
of fans in West Africa to support this great club are some of the
memories that come to fore today but above all the privilege to have
played for a gentleman like Wenger is most cherished."
Wenger was one of
Kanu's supporters while he played for Arsenal on and off pitch. The
Arsenal manager attended Kanu's ball when he inaugurated his Kanu Heart
Foundation in London.
Kanu's career under Arsene Wenger in Arsenal
In
February 1999, Kanu signed up for Arsenal for approximately £4.15
million after just twelve games and one goal with Inter Milan.
Despite
the events overshadowing his debut, Kanu scored his first goal for
Arsenal against Derby County, coming off the bench to net the only goal
of the game. He
quickly became known for his goal scoring prowess from the bench,
scoring important goals against Sheffield, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston
Villa as a substitute.
The
star player created the reason to be loved playing for Arsenal after
which he became made the third-most substitute appearances in Premier
League history, appearing from the bench 118 times.
Kanu
was named African Footballer of the Year for the second time in 1999.
In the 1999-2000 season he scored 17 times in 50 matches for the
Gunners.
Kanu Nwankwo says Arsene Wenger's exit is a shoe too big for anyone to fill
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