Mohammed Kudus: Frederic Kanoute Praises West Ham Star, Wants to See Him Compete for CAF POTY Award

• Sevilla legend, Frederic Kanoute, has backed Mohammed Kudus to win the CAF POTY Award in the future
• The former Mali striker extolled the qualities of the West Ham United star after his first season in England
• Kudus has been in phenomenal form since joining West Ham last summer from Dutch Eredivisie side, Ajax

Former Mali forward, Frederic Kanoute, has heaped praises on Ghanaian midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, following his outstanding campaign in the Premier League.

The 2007 African Player of the Year believes the West Ham United star has the potential to be the best on the continent in future.

Kudus was one of the best players for the Hammers in the Premier League last season, scoring eight goals and delivering six assists in the campaign.

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He has been mentioned as one of the players likely to make the podium for the Africa Player of the Year alongside Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman of Atalanta.

Kanoute has backed the midfielder to make the list after admitting his love for Kudus' style.

"I would like to see young players as well like Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. I think he has been really good and I really like his style of play. It is very multipurpose on the pitches," Kanoute said, as quoted by 3 Sports.

Kudus joined West Ham United last summer from Ajax and won the best goal at the club with his outstanding solo strike against Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League.

His performances have seen him attract interest from several top clubs with Saudi league giants, Al-Ittihad, set to make a move for the player this summer, per ESPN.

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Kanoute names Williams in CAF POTY top three

Sports Brief also previously reported that Frederic Kanoute is also backing Inaki Williams to make the top three for the continental award this year.

The Black Stars forward enjoyed his best campaign in Spain last season, scoring 12 La Liga goals and winning the Copa del Rey with Athletic Bilbao.

While the race for the coveted gong remains open, Nigeria's Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman are said to be among the award's frontrunners.