The former Arsenal and Nigeria forward appreciated the Welshman’s sublime piece of trickery.
For a big, gangly, striker, Nwankwo Kanu had a great touch and no shortage of skill.
Just when defenders thought they had him corralled, he would nudge the ball through their legs or flick it on by.
So, when Hal Robson-Kanu pulled off a ‘Cruyff Turn’ in the Belgian box before slotting the ball home, there were immediate comparisons with his namesake.
AMAZING performance by #MOTM @RobsonKanu & #WAL! What an achievement! #EURO2016 #WALBEL #Probably pic.twitter.com/Afm4xMJBs7
— Carlsberg (@carlsberg) July 1, 2016
Nwankwo was watching the Euro 2016 quarter-final, which Wales won 3-1, and offered his take on the goal.
Fantastic result and what a goal and skill Robson kanu and keep the name flying 🙏👍.congrats Wales all round team performance
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) July 1, 2016
As for Robson-Kanu himself, he is now officially a free agent after finishing up his Reading contract on July 1.
He certainly picked a prime time moment to announce his availability to a watching world.
https://twitter.com/Ankaman616/status/748975652729217024
Premier League sides may have something to say about his next destination. Not bad for a player who found the net for just the fourth time in 34 international appearances.
