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Ajax Captain Fumes After Referee Denies Mohammed Kudus Goal Against Go Ahead Eagles

Ajax Captain Fumes After Referee Denies Mohammed Kudus Goal Against Go Ahead Eagles

Ajax captain Dusan Tadic has expressed disappointment after Mohammed Kudus was denied a goal in the draw against Go Ahead Eagles. The Ghana international seemed to have broken the deadlock in the 33rd minute, but the referee ruled the goal offside. Ajax laboured and had to settle for a goalless draw at the De Adelaarshorst Stadium. “That was a goal and not an offside," said a furious Tadic after the game. "I just saw a picture, it's just a goal. But we have to focus on our game and we have to improve," he added. "But it was a clear…
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Why Mohammed Kudus Does Not Flourish As A No. 10 – An Analysis

Why Mohammed Kudus Does Not Flourish As A No. 10 – An Analysis

Ajax star, Mohammed Kudus, was deployed as a creative number 10 in Ghana’s two games against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Ajax star struggled to assert himself in both matches, despite being Ghana’s most in-form player in Europe. Philip Sitsofe Atsrim, a regular Joy Sports pundit on Joy Prime’s Monday night sports show, Sports Zone, analyzed why the 22-year-old should not be deployed in that position for the Black Stars. “There’s an assumption that [Mohammed] Kudus is creative but that is not his game. Because of his skills and ability to dribble, everybody, without necessarily…
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No Mohammed Kudus For Under-23 AFCON – Ibrahim Tanko

No Mohammed Kudus For Under-23 AFCON – Ibrahim Tanko

Ghana’s U-23 national team, the Black Meteors, have booked their place in this year’s U-23 Africa Cup of Nations tournament to be hosted in Morocco. However, it has been revealed by head coach Ibrahim Tanko that Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus will not be able to play in the tournament. Tanko stated that although Kudus cannot be part of the squad, they will look to strengthen their team by inviting good and quality players to come and help them. "I think kudus cannot play in U-23 AFCON but we are looking at inviting good and quality players to come and…
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Ghana Is Fortunate To Have Mohammed Kudus – Chris Hughton

Ghana Is Fortunate To Have Mohammed Kudus – Chris Hughton

Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton believes Ghana is blessed to have a player like Mohammed Kudus playing for the Black Stars. According to the coach, Kudus is one of the few players in the national team who can play in different positions. With Kudus being one of the highly rated players in the Black Stars, Hughton believes the impact of the Ajax player in the national team is enormous. Speaking with SuperSports, the coach said, “we are fortunate to have Mohammed Kudus; we all know that. We’ve actually been planning on a few positions, and in the last few games, he’s been at the right-hand side.” He added,…
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Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus Send Message To Kumasi Fans Ahead Of Ghana-Angola Game

Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus Send Message To Kumasi Fans Ahead Of Ghana-Angola Game

Black Stars midfielders Thomas Partey and Mohammed Kudus have called on the fans to turn up in their numbers at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for Ghana's game against Angola on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Ghana will welcome the Black Antelopes to the Ashanti Regional capital for the first leg of their doubleheader. Partey in his message to Ghanaians urged the fans to come to cheer the team to victory. "Ghanaians, this is Thomas Partey. Meet us at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday 23rd March for our game against Angola. I can't wait to be there; come and support the Black Stars to victory." Mohammed Kudus passed…
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Mohammed Kudus Targets Domestic Double At The End Of Season

Mohammed Kudus Targets Domestic Double At The End Of Season

Ghana international, Mohammed Kudus, says he will consider the 2022/23 season successful if he guides Ajax to a domestic double at the end of the campaign. The 22-year-old has been in fine for both club and country this season scoring 19 goals and recording four assists across all competitions. With Ajax exiting the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, there are just two trophies to fight for John Heitinga’s side and Kudus is hopeful of winning both at the end of the season in order to label the campaign as successful. “The goal is to win the cup and the…
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Ten Hag Eyes Move For Kudus Mohammed

Ten Hag Eyes Move For Kudus Mohammed

Manchester United boss, Erik Ten Hag, has rekindled his interest in Ghanaian youngster, Mohammed Kudus, after his side suffered a 7-0 humiliation at Anfield. Ten Hag who masterminded the 22-year-old attacker’s switch from FC Nordsjaelland to Ajax in 2020 is hoping to reunite with the player at Old Trafford. Already the 53-year-old has raided his former club by poaching Lisandro Martinez and Brazilian winger, Antony, and still want to bring the Ghanaian winger to Manchester. The Dutchman has identify his attacking force as an area he needs to strengthen with Anthony Martial prone to injuries this season. The introduction of…
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Kudus Wins Goal Of The Month Award For Freekick He Dedicated To Christian Atsu

Kudus Wins Goal Of The Month Award For Freekick He Dedicated To Christian Atsu

Ajax player Mohammed Kudus has received the February 2023 Goal of the Month award for his strike in a Dutch Eredivisie match against Sparta Rotterdam on February 19. Kudus scored his first-ever free-kick goal and celebrated by lifting his shirt to reveal a shirt with the inscription "Rest in Peace Atsu" in honour of the Christian Atsu who tragically passed away in Turkey. Speaking about the goal and the award in a video posted on Ajax' social media pages, Kudus, who has been in fine form for the club, said: "I will remember this trophy forever, every single time I…
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I’m Sometimes Amazed At What Kudus Can Do – Steven Berghuis

I’m Sometimes Amazed At What Kudus Can Do – Steven Berghuis

Ajax forward Steven Berghuis has hailed teammate Mohammed Kudus, insisting the Ghanaian sometimes amazes him with his talent. I’m sometimes amazed at what Kudus can do – Steven Berghuis Kudus is currently enjoying his most productive spell in front of goal after finally overcoming injury and settling at Ajax. The 22-year-old was once again among the goals as the Dutch champions defeated RKC Waalwijk 3-1 on Sunday in the Eredivisie. Kudus has now taken his tally for the season to 14 goals and three assists in all competitions from 28 matches. Berghuis has played beside Kudus for much of the season…
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Performance Wrap Of Ghanaian Players Abroad Over The Weekend

Performance Wrap Of Ghanaian Players Abroad Over The Weekend

The past weekend was one that Ghanaian football fans will be proud of the performances of the country’s best talents away from home. Mohammed Kudus leads the pack once again after the Ajax midfielder hit his eighth league goal of the season in Ajax’s 3-1 win over RKC Waalwijk, taking his season tally to 16 goals for club and country. Kudus also ended up with the Man of the Match award for the second time in a row. Osman Bukari found his scoring boots for Red Star Belgrade as they run riot against Vozdovac in the Serbian Superliga. German-born Ghanaian…
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