Mohammed Kudus: Black Stars And West Ham Midfielder Assists Boyhood Club At Nima, Video
- Mohammed Kudus has donated football gear, food, and other items to his boyhood club at Nima, Strong Tower FC
- The donation excited the management and players of the team, who have prayed for more success for the player
- A video of the donation surfaced on social media and has resulted in admiration for the West Ham midfield star
Mohammed Kudus has honoured part of his journey to football stardom by donating to his boyhood club, Strong Tower FC.
The Ghana Black Stars and West Ham United midfielder honed his skills in colts football before making his international debut.
After leaving Strong Tower FC for the Right to Dream Academy in Akosombo, he made his mark at Ajax and West Ham.
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Despite his early departure, Kudus has maintained strong ties with his boyhood club by donating yearly to Strong Tower FC.
In his latest gesture to the club based in his old neighbourhood of Nima, he gifted essential football items such as balls, branded jerseys, kits, and T-shirts.
Kudus, who serves as a brand ambassador for Kivo, also presented some products from the company to club representatives.
Mohammed Kudus donates to Strong Tower FC
A video shared by renowned sports broadcaster Gary Al-Smith showed Kudus arriving with items in boxes.
The gifts excited many of the young players, who described the former Ajax midfielder as an inspiration.
Some of the Strong Tower FC players picked up the jerseys Kudus had brought and tried them on with smiles.
The man in charge of Strong Tower FC, Ayuba Joshua, expressed gratitude as did the young players.
After receiving the items, Ayuba, whom Myjoyonline credits with unearthing Kudus, prayed that the 24-year-old would be blessed in the years ahead and wished him success with West Ham in the upcoming Premier League season.
Ghanaians hail Kudus for his donation
The 2024 Ghana Footballer of the Year winner's kind gesture touched the hearts of many Ghanaians, who praised Kudus for the donation.
Nsiah Bismark said:
“I know that more will come well done mo kuku ❤️💯👌”
Abel Kusi Akosah said:
“God bless him and the coach who saw his talent and started to train to him”
Quophi Ansah said:
“May Allah bless Kudus Mohammed and replenish any penny spent on this donation”
Nims Nims said:
“If only they will give them out to the kids. Them go sell some secret p33. God bless Kudus”
Kudus is living an exemplary life
Kudus' gesture has not only impressed football fans, but sports journalist Lawrence Baidoo too.
In an interview with YEN.com.gh, the Joy News journalist described Kudus as a model footballer doing everything right.
"It is always good to look at where it all started and give back. Kudus has been doing this for some time now, and it is impressive how he goes about it. He seems to be doing everything right for his image. He plays well on the field and does good things off it. That is the kind of lifestyle worth emulating."
Kudus names his favourite Ghanaian food
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh also reported that Ghana's Mohammed Kudus is backed to win the African Player of the Year award.
The Black Stars midfielder is currently gearing up with West Ham ahead of the new campaign in the English Premier League.
However, Africa's football stars would likely already be looking to the end of the year, when the continent's top prize is awarded.
Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh
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