Mohammed Kudus with Female footballer of the Year, Jennifer Kankam Yeboah and the Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif (left)
Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus was the legend again on Saturday June 29 in Accra, after becoming the only second player to win the Footballer of the Year award at the Ghana Football Awards two times.
After a successful debut season at the London club, Kudus, who currently plays for West Ham United in the English Premier League, was able to successfully defend his title.
The 23-year-old dazzled with 14 goals, 6 assists and 45 appearances across all competitions. He even scored five goals as the Hammers advanced to the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals under his leadership.
Kudus defeated fellow Ghanaians Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City), Osman Bukari (formerly Red Star Belgrade), and Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao) to win the Footballer of the Year award at the Ghana Football Awards this year, making him the second player since Thomas Partey of Arsenal to win the award twice.
Kudus expressed his happiness following his victory, referring to his success on his efforts, his teammates, and his family. He also took advantage of the opportunity to praise the emerging talent in the national team, mentioning Leicester City’s Issahaku in particular.
“We, the new generation, have a responsibility to build unity and camaraderie,” Kudus said. “The competition for this award is healthy, and Fatawu has pushed me a lot this season, just as I have pushed him. I’m incredibly proud of his journey and achievements at Leicester. This is a source of motivation for both of us and all the upcoming players.”
The midfielder additionally honored Ghanaian footballing legends, recognizing the way they cleared for the current generation.
“I can’t mention names, but I want to thank them all,” Kudus stated. “Their past achievements have opened doors for us youngsters. Now, it’s our turn to do the same for those coming up behind us.”
Kudus is a prominent figure in Ghanaian football right now. He is a role model for the next generation of Ghanaian footballers because of his dedication to both personal success and building a strong national team spirit.
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