David Moyes acknowledges Mohammed Kudus’ importance ahead of AFCON 2023

David Moyes acknowledges Mohammed Kudus’ importance ahead of AFCON 2023



West Ham United manager David Moyes has underscored the significance of Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus, emphasizing that he is a crucial player for any team he represents.

This comes as the 23-year-old midfielder prepares to join Ghana for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

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Despite West Ham’s attempts to include Kudus in the match against Brighton and Hove before his departure, Ghana declined the request, citing concerns about the player’s injury risk.

Speaking ahead of the Brighton match, Moyes highlighted Kudus’ importance, stating, “He (Kudus) is a really important player, so he will be to any team.”

Ghana’s head coach, Chris Hughton, disclosed during a press conference that Kudus is dealing with a minor injury issue and would join the national team at a later date.

The Black Stars are slated to face Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique in Group B of the AFCON tournament, scheduled from January 13 to February 11, 2024.