Legendary Nigerian footballer, Nkwankwo Kanu, also known as King Kanu or Papilo by his fans, has had a lengthy and illustrious career. Since the 1990’s he has gone from winning Olympic gold for Nigeria to becoming a key player in several European football clubs, such as Ajax and Arsenal. He has participated in three FIFA World Cups and is considered the most-capped Nigerian player of all time, alongside fellow legend Muda Lawal. Aside from his exceptional football career, he is also known and loved for being a generous philanthropist.
To add to his long run of success and prestige, Kanu has joined Sportsbet.io, a leading crypto-based sports betting site. Kanu is the latest global ambassador in their extensive marketing campaign.
Supporting the Kanu Heart Foundation with Crypto
In a recent statement, Kanu expressed how pleased he is to have the opportunity to join Sportsbet. He also stated that he is a believer in what many are calling “the crypto revolution”.
Crypto and blockchain transactions are swiftly becoming the preferred method of online payment worldwide. This is particularly true when it comes to online casinos and sports betting. Kanu believes that it can be used as a force for good, and has set up his charity, the Kanu Heart Foundation, to accept Bitcoin donations. Kanu also aims for his foundation to be a major beneficiary of his new partnership with Sportsbet, which is largely crypto-based.
Kanu has signed a four-year deal with Sportsbet. He has agreed to take part in a variety of promotions for the sports betting company.
Albert Climent of Sportsbet has also expressed how pleased and honored, he and his company are to have the legendary footballer on board. Kanu is the latest to join Sportsbet’s team of global superstar ambassadors, which include Tekno Miles, Cassper Nyovest, and King Kaka.
In May, Kanu and Sportsbet hosted a special “Ahead of the Game” event in Lagos, Nigeria. Over 400 people attended to watch Arsenal take on Manchester United in a live screening of the Premier League. At the event, Bitcoin prizes were given away, while a 250 million Bitcoin donation was made to the Kanu Heart Foundation.
More About Sportsbet.io
Sportsbet is a popular and successful online betting company. It was founded in 2016 as part of the Yolo Group and is currently owned by the Australian-based company, Flutter Entertainment. Over the years, Sportsbet has been a leading innovator in the online betting platform and market. Their goal is to combine the latest cutting-edge technology with their in-depth gambling expertise. All while providing a fun, fast and reliable service to customers.
As their success has grown, they have become the key sponsor for English Premier League club Southampton and the official betting partner of Arsenal FC.
Sportsbet currently provides betting options across all major sports and sporting events, including eSports. Its impressive offering includes over 350,000 pre-match events per year and a wider variety of in-play betting options.
Sportsbet.io is particularly proud of its reputation for providing one of the most secure, trustworthy betting services in the online industry. With a rate of 1.5 withdrawals a minute, they have become ever-more invested in the unprecedented security and efficiency of crypto.
