- Mohammed Kudus missed the chance to match a long-standing milestone set by Thomas Partey after Tottenham lost in the UEFA Super Cup
- The Ghanaian midfielder featured for 80 minutes as the Lilywhites threw away a 2-0 lead to lose to PSG in the season-opening European trophy
- Kudus will be aiming to carry his fine form into Spurs’ Premier League opener against Burnley
Mohammed Kudus agonisingly missed out on writing his name into Ghana’s football history books after his Tottenham Hotspur side lost in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, August 13.
The 25-year-old played a key role for the North London club. However, it was not enough, as Paris Saint-Germain staged a dramatic comeback to break the hearts of Spurs at the Stadio Friuli in Udine.
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Kudus shines, sets Ghanaian record after winning UEFA Super Cup
Kudus only joined Tottenham this summer in a £55 million move from West Ham United. His preseason performances had already caught the eye, and under the lights in Italy, he rose to the occasion once again.
Facing the reigning UEFA Champions League winners, the Black Stars playmaker delivered a tireless and commanding display in midfield.
While he did not find the net or provide an assist, his influence was clear in the way Spurs controlled key moments of the match.
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However, after he was withdrawn in the 79th minute, the game tilted in favour of PSG, who rallied from 2-0 down to level the score.
Goals from substitutes Lee Kang-In and Goncalo Ramos cancelled out Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero’s earlier strikes.
While there was no extra time, PSG held their nerves to secure the title on post-match penalty shootouts, claiming a 4-3 win, per the BBC.
Tottenham’s painful defeat means Kudus failed to become the second Ghanaian to ever lift the UEFA Super Cup.
That distinction is held by none other than Villarreal’s Thomas Partey, who won the trophy in 2018 with Atletico Madrid after they edged city rivals Real Madrid in extra time.
After the match, sections of Ghanaian fans, who were visibly heartbroken by the result, took aim at Tottenham’s manager, blaming him for Kudus missing out on UEFA Super Cup glory in his first-ever European competition final.
Meanwhile, the 25-year-old and his Tottenham teammates would have to get over the setback against PSG as they prepare for the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.
They will play host to Burnley on August 16 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
For Kudus, it was a bittersweet outing in his maiden competitive bow for the Lilywhites, as noted by The Athletic.
Kudus dominates PSG’s Nuno Mendes
In a related report, YEN.com.gh highlighted Mohammed Kudus’ dazzling display of skill, pace, and power, which left PSG’s Nuno Mendes struggling to contain him.
The Ghanaian star repeatedly danced past defenders with ease, using his lightning footwork to bypass PSG’s rearguard.
But it was his riveting head-to-head battle with Nuno Mendes that truly stole the spotlight.
Source: YEN.com.gh
