Former Super Eagles striker, Nwankwo Kanu . Facebook
Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu, 41, has been reportedly robbed of £eight,250 money in Russia forward of the 2018 World cup video games.
The Former African finest footballer, was mentioned to have been robbed at Moscow airport, after he arrived from London on Sunday.
It was gathered that he realised his cash was lacking when he reached Kaliningrad, the place he performed in a World Cup curtain raiser sport organised by FIFA.
Russian police declare the cash was stolen by two loaders at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.
A spokeswoman for the Russian Interior Ministry, Lt-Col Irina Volk, mentioned the loaders the place the one who dealt with the London to Moscow flight baggage.
“The stolen cash was removed (from the loaders) and will soon be returned to the owner,” she mentioned.
As said by Mash on-line, “The World Cup has not even begun yet, but world soccer celebrities already require the help of Russian police.”
It was additionally gathered that the loaders, aged 30 and 36 have been arrested and will face six years jail time period.
Despite being robbed in Russia, Kanu nonetheless mentioned nice issues about his journey in an interview.
He mentioned, “The FIFA World Cup is the best soccer event on the planet – each crew desires of being a part of it and I'm positive it is going to be a very particular occasion in Russia.
“Nigeria will be a big surprise, for sure. We have good young and talented players; they are hungry for victories and want to do well – for themselves and for the country.”