Video: Mohammed Kudus Scores Sensational Volley as Ajax Beat Waalwijk, Named Man of the Match

Video: Mohammed Kudus Scores Sensational Volley as Ajax Beat Waalwijk, Named Man of the Match

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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  • Mohammed Kudus has scored again as Ajax continue their run of good form
  • The Black Stars midfielder was named Man of the Match for his performance
  • The Dutch giants defeated Waalwijk 3-1 at the Johan Cryuff Arena on Sunday

Red-hot Mohammed Kudus scored again, as Ajax came from behind to beat RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday.

The Ghana international sealed victory for the Dutch giants in the 3-1 win after meeting a lovely cross from the right.

Kudus, who netted the winner in midweek against FC Twente, was also named Man of the Match.

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Mohammed Kudus has scored again as Ajax defeated RKC Waalwijk in the Dutch league. Credit: @AFCAjax
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In a video shared on social media, Kudus powered home from a cross from Steven Berghuis with ten minutes remaining.

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The 22-year-old received resounding applause from the fans as he was replaced in the final minute by Christian Rasmussen.

Meanwhile, the visitors opened the scoring after 17 minutes when Mat Seuntjens fired home.

Second half substitute, Brian Brobbey levelled five minutes after the break before Jurrien Timber gave Ajax the lead.

Kudus sealed victory with ten minutes remaining.

The Black Stars midfielder has now scored eight goals in the Dutch Eredivisie and walked home with another Man of the Match award.

The win keeps Ajax in the title race and they are now only three points behind leaders, Feyenoord.

Kudus happy with new manager

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Ghanaian midfielder, Kudus revealing his role under new Ajax manager, John Heitinga gave him a chance to express himself on the pitch.

The Black Stars player netted the match-winner on Thursday night, as Ajax defeated FC Twente to progress in the KNVB Dutch Cup.

The 22-year-old has now scored three and provided an assist since Heitinga took over as first-team coach, and has been Man of the Match in three games.

Heitinga praises Mohamed Kudus

New manager of Ajax, Heitinga has praised Ghana midfielder, Kudus for adding a creative spark to the team during their thumping win against SC Cambuur.

The 22-year-old served up a delicious assist in the 5-0 victory on the road, as the Dutch champions continued the revival under the former Everton defender.

Kudus was rotated in games under ex-coach, Alfred Schreuder but seems to have found a place in the starting team since Heitinga took over the reins.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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