"Mohammed Kudus is One of the Best Players in Africa": Angola Coach Pedro Goncalves
- Angola coach Pedro Goncalves has applauded Ghana's qualities ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifier
- The Black Stars will host the AFCON quarter-finalist in Kumasi on Thursday in their Group C opener
- Ghana will be hoping to get off to a great start in the qualifiers after morale-boosting wins in June
Angola coach Pedro Goncalves believes the Black Stars have one of the best players in Africa in their squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday.
The Sable Antelopes will engage the four-time African champions at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in their Group C opener.
Goncalves, who led Angola to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, remains confident of his side's chances against the Black Stars.
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However, he cautioned his team against players like Mohammed Kudus, who he believes is one of the best.
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Kudus enjoyed an outstanding first season in England, starring for West Ham United. He was also Ghana's best player at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, scoring two goals in two matches, per Transfermarkt.
Meanwhile, Ghana will be hoping to continue their good run of form in the last two games by picking all three points at home.
Goncalves lauds Kudus and teammates
The Angolan coach insists Ghana has experience and some quality players in their squad for Thursday's game.
"Black Stars have players from top level in the world, but the big names are in the midfield and forward," said the gaffer. "Mohammed Kudus is one of the best players at the moment for Africa. [There are also] Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey the legend, [and] Inaki Williams," he said, as quoted by My Joy Online.
"I mentioned four players but I can say more. It's a balanced team at the high level but for sure the big names are in the attack."
Man City star names Kudus as toughest opponent
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has applauded the qualities of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
The Croatia centre-back encountered the West Ham star for the first time last season in the English Premier League.
During their first minute, Kudus came off the bench as West Ham United suffered a defeat to the English champions.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
