Former Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has thrown his support behind Mohammed Kudus, expressing confidence in the young star’s potential to win the coveted African Player of the Year award in the future. This comes despite Kudus’s surprising omission from the recent CAF shortlist, despite a stellar debut Premier League season.
Agyemang-Badu acknowledges the strong competition for the award, stating that “many outstanding players performed exceptionally well in Africa last year.” However, he remains confident in Kudus’s ability to reach the top. He advises the young player to maintain focus, continue learning, and keep developing, assuring him that “his time will come.”
The absence of a Ghanaian winner since Abedi Ayew’s triumph in 1992 has fuelled anticipation for a resurgence of Ghanaian dominance in African football. Agyemang-Badu’s endorsement of Kudus rekindles hopes for a Ghanaian victory, recognizing the immense talent and potential of the young star.
