Kanu and Amara celebrate son Kachi on 18th birthday
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Nigerian football icon Nwankwo Kanu has taken to social media to celebrate the birthday of his son, Iain Kachi Kanu.
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The Super Eagles legend who etched his name in football history shared a series of touching posts on social media to celebrates his sons special day.
Kanu celebrates son on birthday
The post by the Nigerian legend featured a family photo featuring Kanu, his wife Amara, and their son Kachi, standing together beside a birthday cake.
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Dressed in a traditional outfit, Kanu exuded pride as he posed with his arms around Kachi.
Along with the post was a message that said, "Happy birthday my son IAIN KACHI KANU
"God will give you all your heart desires and God will bless and open every door for you .
Happy birthday 🎂 my son IAIN KACHI KANU and God will give you all your heart desires and God will bless and open every door for you 🙏. Am happy to see your growth and I thank God 🙏 enjoy your birthday me and your mum are very happy and I know one day you will make us proud 🙏 pic.twitter.com/wBvkL4lScm
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) August 24, 2025
"Am happy to see your growth and I thank God.
"Enjoy your birthday me and your mum are very happy and I know one day you will make us proud."
Amara Kanu celebrates son on birthday
Amara Kanu also celebrated the occasion with a video on her social media account.
Along with the video was a message that said, "Happy 18th Birthday 🥳 @kanuiain What can I say?
"You’ve been a blast to be a mother to. Here’s to more years of excellence and positive energy.
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"God has set you up for greatness and you will stay strong under His protection and grace as you go on to succeed in all your goals.
"Amen 🙏🏽 Enjoy your day son 🎉🎉🎉 I love you and God loves you most."
Kanu is now retired but is still involved in Nigerian football as he recently accompanied goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to a funeral.