Super Eagles Legend Kanu Robbed Of £8k In Russia
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Former Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu was robbed of over £8,000 (about 4 million naira) after arriving in Russia for a FIFA legends vs Russia legends game in Kaliningrad on Sunday.
According to The Mirror, Kanu, 41, reported the money missing when he reached Kaliningrad for the game organized by the world football ruling body.
Russian police said it was stolen by two loaders aged 30 and 36 at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. The pair face criminal investigation which could see them sent to jail for up to six years.
“The stolen cash was removed (from the loaders) and will soon be returned to the owner,” she assured.
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