Huge Boost as Ghana Star Returns From Injury, Plays First Game Since November

Huge Boost as Ghana Star Returns From Injury, Plays First Game Since November

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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  • Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus has finally returned to action after three months on the sidelines with an injury
  • The Ajax star featured for the youth team of the Dutch giants in their game against Jong PSV Eindhoven on Monday night
  • Mohammed Kudus missed the Africa Cup of Nations because of his injury despite being named in the Ghana team

Mohammed Kudus has recovered from the injury that has kept him out for three months after getting game time in Ajax's youth team clash with PSV Eindhoven.

The 21-year-old had not played any football since picking an injury in Ghana's World Cup qualifier against South Africa on November 14, 2021.

However, on Monday night he was in the lineup for Ajax as they defeated Jong PSV in a youth league game as he prepares for a first-team return.

Mohammed Kudus in action for Ajax against Jong PSV. SOURCE: @AFCAjax
Mohammed Kudus played his first game since getting injured in November. SOURCE: @AFCAjax
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His return from injury is a huge boost for the Black Stars ahead of March's World Cup play-offs against perennial rivals Nigeria.

Mohammed Kudus has been an important member of the Black Stars since he made his debut in 2019 and he is expected to play a key role if Ghana is to qualify for the World Cup.

Mohammed Kudus misses AFCON due to injury

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Erik Ten Hag, Ajax's manager, has revealed that Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus will not be joining the Black Stars for the Africa Cup of Nations.

According to Ten Hag, the 21-year-old who could not make the bench for Ajax's match at Utrecht is yet to make full recovery.

Mohammed Kudus has not played competitive football since picking up an injury in the game against South Africa in November 2021.

Mohammed Kudus speaks after missing AFCON

Ghanaian youngster, Mohammed Kudus, has finally spoken after a tug-of-war between his club and the Black Stars saw him miss the Africa Cup of Nations.

Kudus, an important member of the Black Stars, had to miss the tournament in Cameroon due to the lack of match fitness, according to Ajax.

While he missed the AFCON despite training with Ajax, there were reports he was avoiding the team over purported allegations of the use of black magic.

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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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