A staunch West Ham fan who travelled all the way from London to Kumasi to watch Mohammed Kudus play for Ghana’s Black Stars in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Speaking exclusively to GhanaWeb, Ian, the West Ham fan, revealed that he was able to make the trip in time from London to Ghana just to watch the new West Ham player, Mohammed Kudus, in action.
“I am here to watch Mohammed Kudus, our new signing,” Ian said when asked which player he was coming to watch in the match.
“He is very skilled and strong. We love him,” the West Ham fan told GhanaWeb’s Joseph Adamafio at the Baba Yara Stadium.
He added, “West Ham are massive everywhere we go and I have come all the way from the UK to watch Mohammed Kudus and the Black Stars.”
Mohammed Kudus played a key role in Ghana’s match against the Central African Republic at Kumasi’s Baba Yara Stadium.
The dedicated West Ham fan’s journey to watch his favourite player proved fruitful as Kudus scored a crucial equalizer for Ghana with a free-kick after the opponents had initially taken the lead in the game.
Ultimately, Ghana emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, securing their qualification as group leaders for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, set to be hosted in Ivory Coast next year.
Kudus had garnered significant attention from European clubs following his impressive performances at the 2022 World Cup and his successful stint with Ajax Amsterdam. West Ham secured his signature a few weeks ago.
Although Kudus made his debut for West Ham shortly before the international break, with a brief appearance during their 2-1 victory over Luton Town, he had already gathered a passionate following in London.
Fans eagerly anticipate Kudus’s return to West Ham in the coming week, where he is sure to receive a warm welcome. His exceptional skills will be on display in an upcoming match against Manchester City at the London Stadium when the Premier League resumes.