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Canada's David hails Kanu as childhood hero in bid to claim first-ever World Cup victory

Canada's David hails Kanu as childhood hero in bid to claim first-ever World Cup victory

Canada's goalkeeper David praises Kanu as his childhood hero ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match.

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Canada's football team continues its FIFA World Cup quest with a nod to African inspiration, as striker Promise David names Nigerian legend Kanu as his childhood hero, highlighting the influence of Nigerian football on Canada's squad.

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