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20 Feb

Why Kudus Was Arrested And Dragged To Court In The UK

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West Ham United attacker Mohammed Kudus was arrested by the police in the United Kingdom (UK) for using his mobile phone while driving his Mercedes around the team's training grounds. According to a report by standard.co.uk, when the player was questioned, he explained that he was setting up the Sat Nav function on his handset. The case which happened on April 30, 2024, was heard this year when Kudus faced the Lavender Hill Magistrate Court and was convicted of using his phone while driving on the road. The player was fined £220, given six penalty points on his license, and…

29 Jan

Mohammed Kudus: Premier League Intensity Is Unmatched

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West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus has acknowledged the high intensity of playing in the Premier League. The Ghanaian international made the switch to England in 2023, signing a five-year contract with West Ham, with an option for an additional year, in a £38 million transfer from Ajax. Kudus made an immediate impact in his debut season, netting 14 goals across all competitions as the Hammers secured a top-half league finish and advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals. However, in the current campaign, the 24-year-old has found the net just three times in the Premier League. Speaking to Sky Sports,…

14 Jan

West Ham Boss Praises Mohammed Kudus

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West Ham United head coach Graham Potter has heaped praises on Ghana international Mohammed Kudus, highlighting his ability to create opportunities for the team. Speaking ahead of West Ham’s Premier League showdown against Fulham at the London Olympic Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:00 GMT, Potter emphasized Kudus’ versatility and attacking qualities. The former Chelsea and Brighton manager referenced Kudus’ performance in the recent FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park, acknowledging the need for adaptability in challenging circumstances. “Sometimes in these situations [with several absences in one position], you have to be creative,” Potter said. “You have…

03 Dec

Mohammed Kudus To Return To Action After Serving Five-Match Ban

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West Ham United forward, Mohammed Kudus is set to return to action following a five-game suspension. The Ghana international received a red card on October 19 after slapping and pushing two opposing players during the Hammers’ 4-1 Premier League loss to Tottenham. Initially handed a three-match ban, the punishment was later extended to five games, along with a £60,000 fine imposed by the English FA. During Kudus’ absence, West Ham struggled, managing only one victory in five matches — a hard-fought win against Newcastle United. The team also faced defeats to Manchester United, Everton, Arsenal, and Nottingham Forest during this…

03 Dec

Mohammed Kudus’ Return A Good News For Us – West Ham Boss Julen Lopetegui

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West Ham United manager, Julen Lopetegui has hailed the return of Mohammed Kudus to the team as a boost ahead of their upcoming fixtures. The 24-year-old is eligible to play again after completing a five-game suspension following a straight red card during West Ham’s 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. His dismissal initially carried a three-match ban but was extended by an additional two games due to violent conduct, along with a hefty fine. Speaking ahead of West Ham’s clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night, Lopetegui expressed his satisfaction at Kudus’ return. While he stopped…

12 Nov

Atta Poku slams Otto Addo For Dropping Kudus To Appoint Jordan Ayew As Black Stars Captain

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Outspoken sports journalist Collins Atta Poku has criticized Black Stars head coach Otto Addo for his handling of the team's captaincy issue. According to Poku, the coach, who is a former player, should have known better than to deviate from the established structure for appointing captains in the absence of a substantive leader. The Sompa FM journalist stated that Otto Addo’s decision to give Kudus the captaincy for the matches against Sudan in October 2024, only to later revert his decision and appoint Jordan Ayew for the upcoming matches against Niger and Angola, does not augur well for the team. Speaking in an interview…

01 Nov

Kudus Will Win CAF Player Of The Year – Agyemang Badu Predicts

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Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has expressed confidence that Mohammed Kudus will eventually secure the African Player of the Year award. Despite an impressive debut Premier League season, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists for West Ham, Kudus was notably absent from the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent ten-man shortlist for the continent’s top footballer. Players like Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, DR Congo’s Chancel Mbemba, and South Africa’s Ronwell Williams made the cut instead of the Black Stars forward. Acknowledging Kudus' outstanding season with West Ham, Agyemang-Badu remains optimistic about his future prospects. “I was…

22 Oct

Mohammed Kudus Charged With Violent Conduct After Being Sent Off Against Spurs

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Mohammed Kudus, along with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, have been charged by the English FA following an incident during West Ham’s 4-1 loss to Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. The Ghana international was shown a red card after he was involved in a physical altercation, which included kicking Spurs defender Micky van de Ven and pushing both van de Ven and midfielder Pape Matar Sarr in the face. Initially, the former Ajax player received a yellow card, but a VAR review led to the decision being upgraded to a red card for violent conduct. The…

21 Oct

Watch The Fight Between Kudus And Tottenham Players That Cost Him A Red Card

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Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Kudus suffered his first red card in English football after receiving his marching orders in West Ham United’s defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The forward was given a straight red for violent conduct after punching Brennan Johnson and Pape Matar Sarr in the 86th minute. The scuffle, which ended with a red card, means that Mohammed Kudus will miss West Ham’s games against Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, and Everton. Kudus gave West Ham a dream start to the game after he connected with a Jarrod Bowen cross from the right. Tottenham found the…

02 Oct

Mohammed Kudus Clashes With West Ham Coach After First Half Sub Against Brentford

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Mohammed Kudus reportedly had a heated exchange with West Ham United manager, Julen Lopetegui during their match against Brentford, The Athletic has revealed. The Hammers who are struggling in the Premier League headed to the Gtech Community Stadium over the weekend aiming for their second victory of the season. However, they fell behind early due to a goal from Bryan Mbeumo just 38 seconds into the match before Tomas Soucek managed to equalize in the second half. Kudus and Lopetegui’s confrontation occurred at halftime after the manager expressed dissatisfaction with the 24-year-old’s performance. Feeling the criticism was unwarranted, Kudus was…