Ghanaian Teenager Makes Dundee United First Team Debut in Scottish Premier League

• Matthew Anim Cudjoe played his first game for Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday afternoon
• The 18-year-old midfielder started the game from the bench and was introduced in the 79th minute
• The former Asante Kotoko playmaker signed for the Scottish club last year November for an undisclosed fee

Ghana U20 sensation Matthew Anim Cudjoe made was in action for Dundee United for the first time in the Scottish Premier League on Saturday.

The former Asante Kotoko attacking midfielder was introduced in the second half as the Terrors held Hibernian to a 1-1 draw away at the Easter Road Stadium.

Cudjoe came on for Mark McNulty in the 79th minute and lasted 11 minutes on the pitch.

The visitors took an early lead in the 10th minute after Ryan Edwards headed back a cross into the box which was nodded into the far corner by Ross Graham.

But Harry Clarke, who was also making his debut for Hibernian, equalised just before the break to head into the second half 1-1. The home side could not overcome the resilience of Dundee United to grab a winner despite second-half pressure.

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Matthew Anim Cudjoe delighted after making debut

After the game, Anim Cudjoe took to Twitter to express his excitement of playing his first game for Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership.

He wrote:

Dreams do come true and I will like to thank all who have made this possible especially my coach. To the fans of @dundeeunitedfc you have been super amazing and the feedback has been great. I promise my sweat and blood for this club #UnitedTogether

Matthew Anim Cudjoe's Dundee United are fourth on the league table and they are in a strong position to finish in the top half of the table.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that 25,000 Euros-rated Ghanaian teenager, Mathew Anim Cudjoe's services have been acquired by Scottish Premier League side Dundee United, for an undisclosed fee.

The three-year deal, to be completed upon granting of a work permit by UK authorities, was announced on Dundee's website on Wednesday.

Sporting director of Dundee Tony Asghar told the club website that Cudjoe was an exciting talent that would help the team's attack.