Musa Kanu
Sierra Leonean association football player
Sierra Leone
Defender
Musa Kanu: profile
Musa Kanu (born 4 March 1976 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a former Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a defender.
Kanu made the step into senior football with K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen in 1992. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 1992.
At international level, Kanu represented Sierra Leone (1994–2002).
Freetown has produced 95 footballers in our database, including Nathaniel Chalobah, Rodney Strasser and Umaru Bangura.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1994 (aged about 18)
- Countries played in
- 3: Belgium, Netherlands and Sierra Leone
- Height
- 169 cm — taller than 2% of Sierra Leonean internationals on record
- Latest move
- K. Berchem Sport (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bouna Coundoul, Kabasu Babo and Ariza Makukula (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1998 |  K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen |
Challenger Pro League | – | – |
| 2000–2003 | HSV Hoek | Vierde divisie | – | – |
| 2005–2006 | K. Berchem Sport |
Belgian Promotion | – | – |
| — | Real Republicans F.C. |
– | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–2002 | Sierra Leone |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Musa Kanu?
Musa Kanu was born on 4 March 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Musa Kanu born?
Musa Kanu was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Which national team does Musa Kanu play for?
Musa Kanu played international football for Sierra Leone.
Which clubs has Musa Kanu played for?
Musa Kanu's recorded clubs are K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen, HSV Hoek, K. Berchem Sport and Real Republicans F.C..
How tall is Musa Kanu?
Musa Kanu is 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Musa Kanu play?
Musa Kanu played as a defender.
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