Otto Addo Names Mohammed Kudus as Ghana Captain In Thomas Partey's Absence

• The head coach of the Black Stars has named Mohammed Kudus as Ghana's captain for the games against Sudan
• The West Ham United star is expected to play an inspiring role in the home and away games as Ghana eyes victories
• The Black Stars are yet to win a match in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers after a defeat and a draw in their opening two ties

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has named West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus as his captain for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan.

The 24-year-old will lead the team in Thomas Partey's absence as the Black Stars chase their first win in the 2025 Nations Cup qualifiers.

Jordan Ayew was earlier reported to be the man to lead the team but during the pre-match presser in Accra, the coach confirmed Kudus as his captain.

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Kudus, who has 36 appearances for the Black Stars, will be wearing the captain's armband for the first time.

According to the BBC, Ghana will host Sudan in the first leg of the double-header in Accra today (October 10, 2024).

Why Otto Addo named Kudus captain

Despite the availability of the experienced Jordan Ayew, who has 104 caps for Ghana, Addo preferred Kudus.

This suggests the German-trained gaffer is building his team around the talismanic attacking midfielder.

"Kudus will lead the team... I don't know if I have said it before, but for us, it is leadership with responsibility and not about wearing the captain's armband," said Addo at the pre-match presser.

"In Ghana, I know traditionally we have a lot of respect for elderly players, but on the field, everybody is equal. We have to get to the point where Ibrahim Osman, who is 18, can tell Inaki Williams to do more," he added.

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the president of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, was upset at the Black Stars' AFCON campaign so far.

Ghana is in a tricky spot after losing their opening game in Group F to Angola in Kumasi before sharing the spoils with Niger in their second game.

Source: YEN.com.gh