25.9 C
Accra
Monday, December 23, 2024
SportsKudus is a must for Ghana in AFCON 2023 — Augustine Arhinful

Date:

Kudus is a must for Ghana in AFCON 2023 — Augustine Arhinful

Augustine Arhinful has expressed optimism about Mohammed Kudus replicating his impressive Premier League form for Ghana in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Kudus, making a significant impact at West Ham, is considered a key player for Ghana in the AFCON, where they are grouped with Egypt, Mozambique, and Cape Verde.

Arhinful, a former Ghana international, emphasised Kudus’s value despite a challenging start at West Ham, highlighting his ability to prove himself to the team over time.

The 2023 AFCON is set to kick off in January 2024.

“I’m not surprised at all [at his recent performances] because when he first went to West Ham, we kept complaining about why the coach was not using him. The coach, who works with the team day in and day out, knew what he was doing,” Arhinful explained.

Having missed the chance to participate in his debut Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Ghana in Cameroon due to injury during his Ajax days, Augustine Arhinful expresses hope that Mohammed Kudus will maintain his current form and fitness.

Arhinful emphasises the significance of Kudus playing in his first AFCON tournament for Ghana, and as the upcoming competition approaches in Ivory Coast, he wishes for the young player’s continued excellence and physical well-being.

“I think since the time he was integrated into the team, we have seen his performance keep going up. We should just hope that he doesn’t get himself injured,” Arhinful said.

He added, “He playing well will also affect our national team positively, so we should continue to guide him, advise him, and hope for the best for him.”

[forminator_poll id="710479"]

Latest stories

U.S. Financial Analyst labels Akufo-Addo as Ghana’s worst, corrupt leader

Renowned U.S. financial analyst Scott Bolshevik has sparked a...

Lead-based paints cause lasting health damage – EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has voiced concerns over...

Upper West Region receives 35,600 condoms in effort to curb HIV spread

The Ghana AIDS Commission distributed 35,600 condoms in the...

Star Oil commemorates 25th anniversary

Star Oil, a privately-run fuel retail company, has reaffirmed...

Govt has not issued financial clearance for new expenses – Govt’s transition team

The Government Transition Team clarified that no financial clearance...

‘Your career has not come to an end when you leave a record label’ – Sefa

Ghanaian musician Sefadzi Abena Amesu, popularly known as Sefa,...

More than 12,000 Ghanaians were deported globally in last four years – GIS

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has reported that over...

Related stories

GFA reportedly planning a dissolution of the entire Black Stars backroom staff

Ghanaian football legends John Paintsil and Fatau Dauda are...

Mikel Arteta defends substituting Martin Ødegaard in Arsenal draw

Mikel Arteta has explained his decision to substitute Arsenal...

Mbappe no longer with transgender girlfriend; he said he is single

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has reportedly ended his...

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts – FIFA confirms

FIFA has announced that Saudi Arabia will host the...

Kwasi Appiah hesitant to confirm interest in Black Stars coaching role

Former Black Stars head coach James Kwasi Appiah Kwasi...

Pep Guardiola has no plans of managing any other club after Man City

Manager of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, has shared his...

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here