Former Arsenal forward, Kanu Nwankwo, has celebrated his ex-coach, Arsene Wenger, who clocked 70 on Wednesday.
In a tweet, Kanu called Wenger a father figure to many and wished him more years.
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“Happy 70th birthday and I wish you many more years to a great man, leader and father figure to many. Arsene Wenger. Thanks for the many great memories,” the ex-Nigeria international wrote.
Kanu Nwankwo played for the English side under Wenger from 1999-2004.
The 43-year-old is a member of the “Invincibles,” the Arsenal side that finished the 2003–04 season of the English Premier League undefeated.
He remains a popular figure at Arsenal, being applauded when he appears at the Emirates Stadium.