Daniel Malanga Kanu (born 14 November 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One side Charlton Athletic[3] and the Sierra Leone national team.
On 2 February 2022, after scoring 31 goals in all competitions across Charlton's youth sides, Kanu signed his first professional contract with the club.
[4][5][6] Ten days later, on 12 February 2022, Kanu made his debut for Charlton, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 2–1 League One loss against Wigan Athletic.
He was called up to the Sierra Leone national team for a set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches in November 2023.
[13] Kanu made his international debut for Sierra Leone on 19 November 2023, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 defeat to the Egypt national team.