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Kelechi Nwakali Gets Kanu's Arsenal Number 25 Jersey For Next Season

June 25, 2016 , , , , ,
FIFA U17 Most Valuable Player, Kelechi Nwakali, 18, will be wearing the number 25 jersey for Arsenal next season.
FIFA U17 Most Valuable Player, Kelechi Nwakali, 18, will be wearing the number 25 jersey for Arsenal, next season.

Nwakali has finally penned a deal with the Gunners and coach Arsene Wenger has granted Nwakali's request for Jersey number 25 after the starlet's ambition of succeeding Super Eagles legend, Kanu Nwakwo who wore the number during his playing days at the club.





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Nwakali however said he can't wait to start with the Arsenal senior team during the pre-season games just as Iheanacho was tested during Manchester City's pre-season matches.

In February 1999, after just twelve games and one goal for Inter, Kanu was signed by Arsenal for approximately £4.15 million
Kanu joined Arsenal in February 1999 for £4.15 million, after just twelve games and one goal for Inter
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