Two years after dazzling fans on football’s biggest stage, Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus has earned a special tribute from FIFA.
The global football authority took to X (formerly Twitter) to spotlight Kudus’ memorable first World Cup goal during the 2022 tournament in Qatar
Although Ghana’s journey at the 2022 Mundial was short-lived, Kudus emerged as the nation’s breakout star.
Ghana’s campaign began with a narrow and painful 3-2 defeat to Portugal, where, despite flashes of brilliance, the Black Stars fell short in their Group H opener,
Timing his run into the box to perfection, he connected with an inch-perfect delivery from Jordan Ayew to double the advantage with a deft header. South Korea mounted a comeback, levelling the score with relentless attacking pressure.
The painful memories of the 2010 quarter-final heartbreak lingered, and fans anticipated a moment of redemption. Kudus continued to play with intensity and even won a penalty early on, but captain Andre Ayew’s miss shifted momentum away from the West Africans.
Uruguay capitalised, scoring twice and eliminating Ghana in a result that rekindled disappointment. Despite the early exit, one name stood tall in the aftermath. The Nima-born dynamo was widely praised for his fearless displays. FIFA pays tribute to Mohammed Kudus with throwback goal FIFA, evidently still impressed, shared a throwback clip of Kudus’ goal against South Korea on their official World Cup page. The post featured Ghana’s flag alongside a gleaming star emoji, a subtle yet powerful recognition of the midfielder’s tournament-defining moment.
Fans react as FIFA celebrates Kudus’ World Cup goal The post quickly drew admiration from fans across the globe, many of whom flooded the comments with praise for the Black Stars talisman.
