The Nigeria legend told KweséESPN that he was shocked at the theft of $11,000 from his luggage at Kaliningrad but added that he was relieved at how quickly the issue was resolved by Russian law enforcement.
Kanu, who was travelling with his wife, Amara, said he immediately informed the authorities before heading off to the pitch for the game.
“Throughout the game, they were keeping me updated with their progress. That is how I knew they had found those responsible for it.”
The stolen money was returned to him on his way back home the next day and Kanu says he has no qualms about returning to the city when the Super Eagles open their World Cup campaign there against Croatia on 16 June.
“I was impressed by the way they handled everything. It didn’t even take up to one day. In some places, they might have been going round and round and nothing would come out of it.
“But these guys were very professional and I am relieved that they resolved everything so quickly. That should give anyone coming here confidence.
“Kaliningrad is a beautiful city and I look forward to coming back here to watch our team play against Croatia.”
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