Former Ghana international, Augustine Ahinful says the Black Stars will hope Mohammed Kudus stays fit ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The 23-year-old attacker has been on a blistering form for West Ham United in the Premier League and in the Europa League campaign.
However, Arhinful believes Kudus is one of the players who will be key in Ghana’s campaign for the 2023 AFCON.
“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 said.
Kudus missed the opportunity to play his first AFCON for Ghana in Cameroon due to injury during his time at Ajax.
Ahead of the AFCON in Ivory Coast, Arhinful prays the youngster will be able to maintain his form and fitness to play his first AFCON tournament with Ghana.
“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 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.”
Ghana who have been placed in Group B of the 2023 AFCON will come up against Egypt, Mozambique and Cape Verde in the tournament which kicks start in January 2024.
