Kanu backs Arsenal Champions League hopes, predicting the Gunners will lift the trophy after strong run ahead of PSG showdown

Former Super Eagles forward Nwankwo Kanu has boldly declared that it is “Arsenal’s turn” to win the UEFA Champions League, expressing strong belief in the club’s chances ahead of their highly anticipated clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

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Speaking in an interview with Flashscore ahead of the fixture on Saturday, Kanu said Arsenal’s recent progress and domestic success point to a historic European breakthrough.

The former striker, who enjoyed a successful spell at the club during his playing career, delivered a confident assessment of their prospects.

Arsenal travel to Budapest buoyed by a remarkable campaign in which they secured their first Premier League title in 22 years.

Under manager Mikel Arteta, the Gunners have also reached the Champions League final unbeaten, a run that has intensified optimism among supporters.

Their opponents, Paris Saint-Germain, enter the final as defending champions and have already eliminated Premier League sides Chelsea and Liverpool en route to the showpiece match, setting up a high-stakes encounter.

Kanu drew parallels between domestic and European shifts in dominance, suggesting that football cycles often reward persistence and timing.

He described Arsenal’s current momentum as a powerful indicator that the London club could be on the verge of a defining European triumph.

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The former Nigeria international’s remarks have added further intrigue to an already tense buildup, with both sides preparing for what could be a decisive night in their continental ambitions.