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2018 FIFA WC: Kanu gets a dose of ‘Russian hospitality’, lost but found money

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Kaliningrad, Russia, June 16  (Infosplusgabon) - Former Nigerian international, Nwankwo Kanu, got a dose of ‘Russian hospitality’ when his 9,000 pounds (about N4million) was stolen but recovered same day by the police.

 

The former Super Eagles captain had travelled to Russia to play a World Cup promotional game between FIFA Legends and the Russia Legends at Kaliningrad, ahead the World Cup, which began on Thursday.

 

The game was organised to open the World Cup Park in the city and as a legend, the former Arsenal joined other football greats for the event.

 

He never had the inkling that he could be robbed while on a FIFA assignment to promote the biggest sporting event in the world.

 

According to FIFA media outlet, "When he discovered that his money had been stolen, it came to him as a rude shock and he had no other option than to report the matter to the police as he was reluctant to go public with his predicament. The theft was reported by the Russia News Agency, TASS, which revealed that Kanu on arrival at his hotel discovered that the money had disappeared from his baggage.

 

The Russian police immediately swung into action. Fortunately for Kanu, the money was recovered in record time. It was reported that the police took two luggage handlers into custody, confirming later that the money had been recovered and handed back to the former Eagles captain.

 

An elated Kanu confirmed that he has indeed received the cash back and thanked the security agencies in Russia for their quick response.

 

To crown his joy, the FIFA Legends won 6-4 with Niko Kranjcar, Nuno Gomes and Cafu each scoring a brace.

 

He has since left Russia after completing his original assignment there, according to reports.

 

 

FIN/INFOSPLUSGABON/IJK/ GABON 2018

 

 

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