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10 Feb

New Position Is Good For My Development – Mohammed Kudus

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Ajax star Mohammed Kudus says his new role in the team under John Heitinga is good for his development. Since taking over the Ajax head coach role for the interim, Heitinga has deployed the 22-year-old as a right winger. The new position adds up to the number of roles the Ghanaian has played for the Dutch side since joining them in 2020, the last being as the striker under Alfred Schreuder. Having been involved in his third goal since the appointment of Heitinga against FC Twente, Kudus claimed the new position is key to his development as a player. “It…

10 Feb

I Have Freedom To Play The Way I Want Under Heitinga – Mohammed Kudus

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Ghana international, Mohammed Kudus, says he now has the opportunity to play the role he always wants to, following the appointment of John Heitinga as interim coach at Ajax. The Ghanaian scored the only goal of the game in Ajax’s Dutch Cup win over FC Twente on Thursday night as they progressed to the next round of the competition. Under Heitinga, the Ghanaian has two goals and an assist since the dismissal of Alfred Schreuder as the club’s gaffer. The midfielder has also now assumed a new position with the former Dutch player positioning Kudus on the wings. Speaking after…

31 Jan

Stonebwoy Is Popular Among My Teammates At Ajax – Mohammed Kudus

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Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus has disclosed that Ghanaian dancehall star, Stonebwoy is popular in Holland. He said “Pull Up” hit maker is one of the favorite musicians amongst his teammates at Ajax Amsterdam. Speaking to Ajax media channel, Kudu said because he is a big fan of Stonebwoy, some of his colleagues have grown fond of him. ”I remember one time his song “Gidigba” they know when they play it I’m very crazy in the dressing room and all of them will start calling my name.” ”And they all love that song too”, he added. https://twitter.com/3SportsGh/status/1620355762831691776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1620355762831691776%7Ctwgr%5E850b9299d04ae9ab8d50950d348d7afeba57f295%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpulsembed.eu%2Fp2em%2F3oyUdDKe4%2F The Ghanaian World…

30 Jan

Mohammed Kudus Tops All At 47th SWAG Awards

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Ajax Amsterdam forward, Mohammed Kudus, stole the show by sweeping two prestigious awards at last Saturday’s 47th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards Night at the Accra International Conference Centre. Kudus won the flagship Sports Personality of the Year and Footballer of the Year awards following his exploits in the Dutch Eredivise and for the Black Stars at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. The gifted midfielder shrugged off stiff competition from top sprinter, Joseph Paul Amoah, and amateur boxer, Abraham Mensah, to join the list of the nation’s sporting greats. The 22-year-old star scored 20 goals for both…

04 Jan

My Job Was On The Line For Inviting Mohammed Kudus To The Black Stars – Kwasi Appiah

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Former head coach of the Black Stars, James Kwasi Appiah, has revealed he received threats from some officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after his decision to invite Mohammed Kudus to the national team. Kudus made his debut for Ghana during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in November 2019, with the youngster going on to score on his first appearance. However, Appiah, who gave the then 19-year-old his maiden appearance, says he could have lost his job had Ghana failed to beat Bafana Bafana in that game. “Not only [Mohammed] Kudus but some other young…

09 Dec

‘Ajax Is Getting Too Small For Mohammed Kudus’ – Inaki Williams

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Ghana forward, Inaki Williams, says Ajax is becoming too small for Black Stars teammate, Mohammed Kudus, who is on the radar of many European heavyweights. The 22-year-old is having his best season with the Dutch giants, with explosive performances in the UEFA Champions League before starring displays at the 2022 World Cup skyrocketed his reputation as one of the best U23 players in Europe. Inaki, who had the opportunity to play with Kudus in September and at the Mundial, has described the Ajax star as a complete player. “I think Ajax is starting to get too small for him and…

01 Dec

Mohammed Kudus Honoured With Mural In Nima – VIDEO

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Black Stars player Mohammed Kudus has been honoured with a mural painting at Nima, a suburb of Accra following his sterling performance in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Kudus scored twice as the Black Stars beat South Korea 3-2 on Monday. Kudus made it 2-0 for the Black Stars after connecting with Jordan Ayew’s cross. After South Korea drew level thanks to Jo Gue-Sung’s double, Kudus scored the game-winning goal off a cross from Gideon Mensah. He became the second-youngest African player to score two goals in a World Cup match, trailing only Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa (21…

30 Nov

“We’ve Been Tracking Mohammed Kudus For More Than One Year” – Barcelona Director

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Barcelona Sporting Director, Jordi Cruyff, reveals the Catalan club has been tracking Ghana midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, for more than a year now. Barcelona have now joined the likes of Liverpool and other top Premier League sides who are reportedly interested in signing the Ajax attacker. “We’ve been tracking Mohammed Kudus for more than one year. We can’t say now that Barça want Kudus… but he’s attracting interest,” Jordi told Spanish outlet RAC 1. The 22-year-old has been playing more as a false nine this season for Ajax instead of his preferred number ten position. Cruyff adds that he has been…

29 Nov

Mohammed Kudus Is On Fire – Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey Lauds Black Stars Midfielder

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Nigeria international, Calvin Bassey, has heaped praise on Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, following his blistering start to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Kudus has directly been involved in three goals so far in two games, scoring two and assisting the other. The 22-year-old set up Andre Ayew for Ghana’s equaliser during the 3-2 defeat to Portugal in the opening game before netting a brace in the emphatic victory over South Korea at the Education City Stadium on Monday, November 28. Reacting to Kudus’ performance at the competition so far, Bassey, who together with the Super Eagles missed out on…

29 Nov

The Focus Is On Uruguay After Beating South Korea – Mohammed Kudus

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Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, says the team will now focus on their last group game against Uruguay following the win over South Korea. Ghana secured a 3-2 win over the Asian side on Monday, November 28, with a brace from the Ajax star while Mohammed Salisu scored the other. Kudus’ brace and performance on the day saw him clinch the Player of the Match award at the end of the game. Speaking after being given the award, the 22-year-old said, “We got the three points today and the focus is on Uruguay,” he said. “So we go in with…