Former West Ham United forward Frederic Kanoute has expressed confidence in Mohammed Kudus’ potential to clinch the African Footballer of the Year award.
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Kanoute, who once donned the Hammers jersey and secured the same award in 2007 with Sevilla, praised Kudus’ remarkable impact since joining West Ham from Ajax Amsterdam last year.
In his debut season in the Premier League, Kudus has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, contributing to 17 goals across all competitions for West Ham, with 12 goals and five assists under his belt.
Kanoute, speaking on the Irons Podcast, lauded the Ghanaian’s versatility, describing him as a complete package with strength, agility, and tactical adaptability.
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He emphasized Kudus’ status as one of Africa’s most promising talents, expressing optimism about his chances for the prestigious award.
Meanwhile, Kudus’ sensational solo goal against Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League earned him West Ham United’s goal of the month for March.
The 23-year-old showcased his skill and determination by dribbling from his own box to score, ultimately securing a brace as West Ham triumphed 4-0 at home against Freiburg.
This remarkable performance helped West Ham overturn a first-leg deficit and advance to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
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