Ghanaians react after Ajax drop photos of Mohammed Kudus training in Portugal despite AFCON inclusion

Ghanaians react after Ajax drop photos of Mohammed Kudus training in Portugal despite AFCON inclusion

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:53 PM
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  • Ghanaian football fans have reacted to photos of Mohammed Kudus training with Ajax despite his AFCON 2021 inclusion
  • The Ghana international just recovered from an injury he sustained while playing for Ghana in the World Cup qualify against South Africa in November
  • Despite his lack of fitness, Milovan Rajevac included him in his final squad for the tournament in Cameroon this month

Ghanaians have been divided over the availability of Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus for the Nations Cup in Cameroon this month after he returned to training at Ajax.

Although the 21-year-old has been included in Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac's final squad for the tournament, the midfielder has been in Portugal with Ajax for the mid-season camping.

In photos posted by the club on Twitter, Ghanaian football fans have reacted with varied opinions. Some want him in the team while others believe he has to stay at Ajax to fully recover.

Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus training in Portugal with Ajax. SOURCE: Twitter/ @AFCAjax
Ghanaians react after Ajax drop photos of Kudus training in Portugal despite AFCON inclusion. SOURCE: Twitter/ @AFCAjax
Source: Twitter

Mohammed Kudus picked up an injury while playing for the Black Stars in the final Group G World Cup qualifier against South Africa on November 14, 2021.

He spent the last two months on the sidelines and just returned to training.

"We need him in Doha and not in Portugal. Why are you doing this?," wrote Kofi Offei on Twitter.

"Don't let him play for Ghana until Qatar 2022 injuries is killing our boy," adds Kwadwo Bonsu.

"Good one there Ajax media," wrote Elikem Pele.

"Ajax please the players career is paramount. Do not risk him - will be to see him play in Champions League knockouts," wrote Asante Kotoko News.

Paa Kwesi added: "Please, let him come for only 3 matches. We'll understand."

Mohammed Kudus travel with Ajax to Portugal despite AFCON selection

Earlier, SportsBrief.com reported that, Mohammed Kudus has been caught between a thin line and a rock after he was named in Ghana's final AFCON squad while he is on a mid-season camping with Ajax in Portugal.

The 21-year-old was included in coach Milovan Rajavac's squad despite being out with an injury since November.

However, in a video posted on Twitter by Ajax, the midfielder is seen travelling with the team to Portugal to prepare for the return of the Dutch Eredivisie.

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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.