In interviews, Kanu frequently cites his faith as a Christian,[5] and has often mentioned this trying time of his career as an occasion when he prayed to God.
Ekuxoxweni, uKanu uvame ukubiza ukholo lwakhe njengomKristu futhi uvame ukukhuluma ngalesi sikhathi esivivinyayo somsebenzi wakhe njengesenzakalo lapho ethandaza kuNkulunkulu.