{"id":152377,"date":"2024-02-16T11:27:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T11:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/16\/he-is-one-of-the-most-exciting-african-players-currently-malian-legend-frederick-kanoute-hails-kudus\/"},"modified":"2024-02-16T11:27:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T11:27:27","slug":"he-is-one-of-the-most-exciting-african-players-currently-malian-legend-frederick-kanoute-hails-kudus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/16\/he-is-one-of-the-most-exciting-african-players-currently-malian-legend-frederick-kanoute-hails-kudus\/","title":{"rendered":"He is one of the most exciting African players currently \u2013 Malian legend Frederick Kanoute hails Kudus \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"article-123\">Former West Ham United player and Mali football legend Frederic Kanoute has heaped praise on Mohammed Kudus, hailing him as one of the most exciting African footballers in the game today.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in an interview on West Ham\u2019s channel, Iron Podcast, Kanoute discussed Kudus\u2019 prospects for winning the Player of the Year award, emphasizing the Ghanaian midfielder\u2019s impressive start at The Hammers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s talented. He has everything. He has strength running forward, he can play different positions. Still quite young, but I think he\u2019s one of the most exciting African footballers around these days so yes he definitely has a chance for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kudus, who joined West Ham from Ajax Amsterdam, has quickly adapted to the rigours of the English Premier League, showcasing his prowess with six goals and two assists in 19 appearances.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, he clinched two Man of the Match awards during his debut Africa Cup of Nations campaign, despite Ghana\u2019s early exit from the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his own success at the AFCON, Kanoute, who represented Mali, highlighted the significance of the continental stage.<\/p>\n<p>The French-born player notably claimed the prestigious African Footballer of the Year Award in 2007 after his standout performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong>www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former West Ham United player and Mali football legend Frederic Kanoute has heaped praise on Mohammed Kudus, hailing him as one of the most exciting African footballers in the game today. 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