Mohammed Kudus, Africa's First £100 Million Man

Mohammed Kudus

West Ham has slapped a £100 Million-pound transfer fee on his head

Over the years Africa has yielded many soccer superstars such as George Weah and Mohammed Salah. Ghana, in particular, has yielded stars such as Michael Essien, Tony Yeboa, and now West Ham United's Mohammed Kudus. Like many Ghanaian youngsters, Kudus came through Ghana's soccer youth academy and plied his trade for a while in Scandinavia. Blessed with amazing speed, dribbling skills, and a fearsome shot he soon attracted scouts from all over western Europe. The Ghanaian starlet signed for Ajax of Amsterdam and soon impressed with his incredible skills scoring a hatful of goals in the Dutch soccer league. 

Ghana prodigy Mohammed Kudus scores his first goal for Ajax Amsterdam

In 2023, Kudus signed for English Premier League side West Ham United for just under 40 million pounds. Money well spent since he soon impressed with some spectacular goals becoming a fast favorite of the West Ham fans. Not surprisingly, West Ham is having a hard time in trying to keep hold of their young Ghanaian superstar. Teams such as Arsenal, Liverpool, and other European giants are looking closely into the prospect of signing him when he becomes a free agent next year. As a result, West Ham has slapped a £100 Million-pound transfer fee on his head, and it would seem that many teams are willing to pay the price.

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Recently Kudus has been dissatisfied with the club's managerial direction becoming so frustrated that he received a red card after getting into a brawl during a London Derby with Spurs and was suspended for several matches. He has returned to the first team in recent weeks and is still trying to work his way back into the sparkling form that attracted so many admirers last year. Ghana has struggled lately in the African Nations Cup qualifiers, and it would seem that the pressure of being the main man has impacted Kudus' form. There is no doubt that he will rebound. So, look for more to come from this unique talent.

Ola George for YAME