- Mohammed Kudus’ elder brother, Fatawu, may not have gone professional, but he never misses a chance to showcase his skills
- He and the rest of the Kudus family have been instrumental in shaping the Black Stars playmaker’s journey in football
- Kudus will now be eager to break his goal-scoring drought when Tottenham face Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon
Mohammed Kudus may be the name lighting up Premier League stadiums, but his elder brother, Fatawu, has shown that football talent runs deep in the family.
During a casual evening game in Legon, the 25-year-old West Ham star’s sibling was seen decked in his outfit as he engaged in a friendly kickabout session.
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A video first shared by sports blogger officialmeatpie18 and seen by YEN.com.gh captured the moment, sparking excitement among football lovers online.
In the clip, Fatawu was seen ready to strut his stuff on the pitch in a floodlit kickabout with friends, aspiring players and even some ex-professionals.
Watch the video here:
As the footage made the rounds online, reactions poured in on social media, with many pointing out the uncanny likeness between the brothers.
User abdulbasityusha wrote:
“Heerr buh guy resembles Kudus oo.”
Soumana responded with a string of love emojis:
“💞💞💞”
From AKARIBO SOCCER ACADEMY came a similar sentiment:
“🥰🥰🥰”
One playful comment by T Ř Å P P Ø read:
“Kudus stopped downloading at 32%😂”
While Fatawu never broke into the professional scene, he has remained close to the game.
His regular appearances in such informal matches, alongside his unwavering support, highlight the strong role he plays in his younger brother’s journey.
Watch another moment of Kudus’ elder brother:
Only a few days ago, during the September international break, both Fatawu and their mother were at the airport to give Mohammed an emotional farewell.
Over the years, the Kudus family has been central to his career decisions, even stepping in to represent him during crucial moments such as negotiations around his West Ham exit.
Kudus shines at Spurs while eyeing first goal
On the pitch, Mohammed Kudus has already become an important figure since moving to Tottenham this summer.
According to Transfermarkt, he has registered two assists in six appearances across competitions.
Although yet to find the net, his tireless running, dribbling and duels have earned him plaudits from fans and pundits alike.
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The former Right to Dream Academy graduate recently played a role in Spurs’ narrow 1-0 win over Thomas Partey’s Villarreal and now shifts his attention to league duty.
Tottenham face Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, September 20, with kick-off at 14:00 GMT.
History favours Kudus in this fixture. Statmuse records show he has scored twice in two outings against the Seagulls, a record he will be eager to extend as he hunts for his first goal in a Spurs shirt.
Watch Kudus’ last goal against Brighton, scored 8 months ago:
Back home in Ghana, Fatawu will no doubt be cheering loudly, hoping his younger brother ends his scoring drought and continues the family’s growing football story.
Kudus reunites with his wooden stool
In a separate report, YEN.com.gh highlighted that Mohammed Kudus has been reunited with the iconic wooden elephant stool he once used for his goal celebrations at West Ham.
The symbolic item was returned to the Ghanaian star following his £55 million move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
