Nwankwo Kanu: When 40-year-old Nigeria legend scored a hat-trick as Arsenal beat AC Milan

Seven years ago, Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu showed why he was one of the deadliest strikers during his days as a footballer after netting a hat-trick at the age of forty.

Kanu showed up for a charity game between Arsenal and AC Milan legends at the Emirates on September 3, 2016, a little bulkier.

However, it in no way hindered his sharpness in front of goal as he scored three times in the Gunners 4-2 victory.

The video of his spectacular display has popped up on social media, with the Nigerian coming off the bench to produce magic.

He was joined by former teammates Roberto Pires, Freddie Ljungberg, Emmanuel Petit and Nigel Winterburn while the team was coached by Arsene Wenger.

The game was used to raise funds for the Arsenal Foundation, which was used for charitable purposes.

Kanu opened the scoring after 27 minutes with a brilliant header from Petit's cross before Milan levelled through Christian Vieri, as reported by Sky Sports.

The former Super Eagles captain restored Arsenal's lead after the break with another thumping header before completing his hat-trick from the spot.

Ex-France winger Pires added Arsenal's fourth before Vieri halved the deficit for AC Milan.

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