Kanu was also named African Footballer of the Year for that year.However, soon after returning from the Olympics, Kanu underwent a medical examination at Inter, which revealed a serious heart defect; he underwent surgery in November 1996 to replace an aortic valve and did not return to his club until April 1997.. 
Muhammadu dunama ni o da ilu naa kale ni odun17 17.Awon itọkasi oluilu ipinle Naijiria..