Kudus Opens His Assist Account for the New Season

Ghanaian football fans had plenty to smile about despite a difficult afternoon for Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Starboy Mohammed Kudus officially recorded his first goal contribution of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign, providing a crucial assist in a thrilling 3-2 clash against Aston Villa.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi brought the 26-year-old playmaker on at halftime to inject direct sharpness into Spurs’ attack. Kudus immediately made his presence felt on the pitch, constantly troubling the opposition defense with his skill and explosive dribbling down the flank.

Creating Magic off the Bench

The Ghanaian star thought he had scored earlier in the second half, but VAR disallowed the goal for a tight offside call. That disappointment did not slow him down one bit as he kept pushing for a breakthrough.

In the 86th minute, Kudus beat his marker with slick footwork before cutting the ball back perfectly for Conor Gallagher to score. That clever pass broke Tottenham’s goalless spell in the league and gave his team real momentum late in the game.

Timely Boost for the National Team

This sharp performance comes at the perfect moment for Ghana’s national team setup. After recovering fully from a seven-month injury layoff that sidelined him from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kudus is building back to his absolute peak form.

Head coach Carlos Queiroz recently recalled the dynamic midfielder into the 24-man Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia. Seeing Starboy create goal opportunities in the English Premier League gives Ghanaian fans massive confidence ahead of those international fixtures.

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Source: Ghana News Page