Former Super Eagles skipper and Nigeria football icon Kanu Nwankwo has recovered the N4m ($11,000) that was stolen from him at a Russian airport.
The former Inter Milan and Arsenal star was robbed off the money on Monday has confirmed the return of his stolen money.
The robbery which was reported by Russian News Agency, TASS also revealed that Kanu was travelling with his British passport.
After a thorough investigation by the Russian police, the money was returned to Kanu which he confirmed according to a report by the Sun.
Lt-Col Irina Volk, spokeswoman for the Russian Interior Ministry also confirmed the incident, said the money was stolen by two loaders and promised it will be returned to the football legend.
He said, “It is true but they caught them and have returned it.”
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