6 African footballers who are not as famous as their brothers

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# 6 Nwankwo Kanu and Christopher Kanu

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Christopher Kanu

Nwankwo Kanu, perhaps Africa’s most famous footballer won lots of silverware in his glittering career. Kanu was part of the Arsenal's famed Invisibles' side. His five seasons in North London netted two Premier League and FA Cup titles.

On the international scene, Kanu played at three FIFA World Cups and six African Nations Cups and was awarded African footballer of the year on a couple of occasions.

His younger brother Christopher Kanu started his career playing for youth teams of Ajax and Inter Milan, but never quite made to the top level. After unsuccessful stints at various clubs, Christopher moved to Nigeria premier league club, Eagle Cement Football Club where he played 184 matches. He later played for Owerri Stampede Nigeria FC before his retirement

Perhaps, the highlight of his career being the International debut for Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier against Eritrea.

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