It's the final! Bahia defender fires up the pressure on Vasco

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·22 November 2025

It's the final! Bahia defender fires up the pressure on Vasco

Bahia has turned this Sunday's match at 4 PM against Vasco, at Arena Fonte Nova, into a true championship decider. After winning only one of the last five games and seeing the G-5 slip away, defender Kanu raised the alarm: "We have four finals ahead of us".

Recovered after months in the medical department, Kanu spoke again about commitment, spirit, and an immediate change in attitude. The defender, who is likely to start due to David Duarte's injury, did not hide the pressure on the squad.

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"We need to grow at this moment. We can't let our guard down. On Sunday, we have to turn the page with a big triumph." + Bayern sends a scout to Brazil and Vasco takes drastic action Kanu is expected to return to Bahia's starting lineup against Vasco this Sunday — Photo: Letícia Martins/EC Bahia

Even acknowledging the team's consistency this season, the defender admitted that Bahia is experiencing a period of instability and assured that the match against Vasco could be the turning point.

"In this final stretch, we are falling short. This has to stop, and we hope it will be on Sunday."

Kanu assures he is ready

After playing only 52 minutes since April — and even being sent off against Atlético-MG — Kanu stated he is fully prepared to take on the defense for Tricolor:

"I feel well-prepared. Physical, tactical, and technical evolution. I want to deliver and help the team have a great game." + Vasco: Diniz loses his most important player at the worst moment of the season Photo: Reprodução/Bahia.

Other excerpts from the press conference

How to face Vasco and Juventude: