Michael Essien: Ex-Ghana midfielder endorses Nwankwo Kanu's Heart Foundation

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has joined the plethora of stars to support Nigeria's football icon Nwankwo Kanu as he glowingly endorsed the Kanu Heart Foundation.

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Football legends Kalusha Bwalya, Robert Pires, Samuel Eto'o and Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez have all shown support to Kanu's foundation.

In a short video posted on instagram, the Essien said: 'I am Michael Essien. Please support Kanu Heart Foundation.'