Ghana Midfielder Mohammed Kudus Scores From a Powerful Header as Ajax Beat Red Bull Salzburg

• Mohammed Kudus scored for the second game running as Ajax Amsterdam defeated Red Bull Salzburg
• The Ghana international netted from a powerful header as the Dutch giants won in a thrilling five-goals game
• Mohammed Kudus rejoined his teammates a fortnight ago as preparations continue ahead of the start of the season

Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus netted his second goal in two games as Ajax weathered the storm to beat Red Bull Salzburg in a pre-season friendly.

Kudus scored his side's second as they won 3-2 at the Saalfelden Arena in Austria.

In a video posted on social media, the 21-year-old rose high to meet a cross from Steven Bergwijn in the 40th minute.

Kudus, who scored in the game against KAS Eupen, was replaced at the start of the second half by Davy Klaasen.

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Captain Dusan Tadic opened the scoring from the spot for Ajax before Nicolas Capaldo levelled for the Austrians in the 32nd minute.

Ajax restored their lead eight minutes later through Kudus before Kenneth Taylor extended the advantage after the break.

However, a stubborn Red Bull Salzburg reduced the deficit through Benjamin Sesko with 19 minutes remaining.

Ajax will next play Europa League winner Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, July 23.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus registered his name on the scoresheet as Ajax were held by KAS Eupen in a pre-season friendly.

The 21-year-old smashed home from close range to get the equalizer for Ajax with six minutes remaining.

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In a video posted on social media, the Ghana international met a cross from Nicolas Tagliafico from the left to bury the ball into the net.

Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus pops up on the radar of French club OGC Nice

Ghanaian midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, could leave the Dutch Eredivisie to join French outfit OGC Nice in the summer transfer window.

The attacking has attracted interest from Nice after playing a vital role as Ajax were crowned champions last season - their 36th title in history.

According to FootballGhana, officials of the French club have decided to bring in Kudus to reinforce their team ahead of next season.