- Mohammed Kudus enjoyed a heartfelt moment with his family after Ghana’s hard-fought win over Mali
- The Tottenham Hotspur playmaker will now head back to England, having closed out the September World Cup qualifiers on a positive note
- His immediate focus shifts to club duties, with a tough Premier League showdown against his former side, West Ham, on Saturday, September 13
After helping Ghana edge Mali in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Mohammed Kudus had a touching send-off at the Kotoka International Airport.
The 25-year-old forward was not alone on his journey back to England.
Beside him stood his mother, his elder brother, and his Black Stars teammate Kamaldeen Sulemana, who has grown so close to the Kudus family that he is now considered a brother.
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Kudus enjoys a heartfelt moment with his family
The warm scene, captured in a video posted by sports blogger officialmeatpie18 on Instagram, showed a family soaking in their last moments together before the star resumed club duties.
Kudus’ brother scrolled through his phone while chatting with Sulemana, while their mother, beaming with pride, stood between her two sons.
It was a quiet yet powerful picture of love and support, a reminder that behind every celebrated footballer is a family rooting for his success.
Watch the heartwarming moment:
How Kudus performed in Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers
Kudus featured in both matches during the international window, playing key roles in Ghana’s campaign.
Against Chad, he was a constant menace with his direct dribbling and relentless pressing.
His creativity came to the fore when he set up Jordan Ayew’s goal, although the strike was later cancelled out by Celestin Ecua.
Watch Kudus’ assist to Jordan Ayew:
The Spurs attacker carried the same energy into the clash with Mali. His surging runs and ability to win fouls unsettled the Eagles’ defence, even creating an opening that Antoine Semenyo failed to convert.
See Semenyo’s missed chance created by Kudus:
Eventually, Otto Addo decided to withdraw him as Ghana protected Alexander Djiku’s lone strike to secure a vital victory.
Back in England, Kudus will waste no time returning to the grind.
His first assignment is a reunion with former club West Ham United on September 13, per Flashscore, a fixture certain to stir emotions at the London Stadium.
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Since joining Tottenham, the Right to Dream graduate has already shown promise, scoring twice in his first three Premier League appearances, according to Transfermarkt.
Yet the trip to East London will test both his resilience and composure. For many Hammers fans, his summer move still stings.
Some supporters even went as far as burning his jersey, while others nicknamed him “Judus” in a play on words with Judas Iscariot.
Kudus, however, will aim to let his football do the talking when he steps onto familiar ground in what promises to be a fiery encounter.
Semenyo shares special moment with his dad
In another report, YEN.com.gh highlighted a heartfelt moment between Antoine Semenyo and his father, Larry Semenyo, after Ghana triumphed over Mali.
The Bournemouth striker will now head back to England, having completed Ghana’s September 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
