Mohammed Kudus, the Black Stars midfielder, received recognition at the Exclusive Men of the Year awards. The 23-year-old rising talent from West Ham United secured the Discovery of the Year accolade during the 8th edition of this globally renowned event.
The EMY awards celebrate the contributions of individuals, sportsmen, and entertainers to their communities’ betterment. The former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan, also received the Continental Icon Award.
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This marks Kudus’ maiden EMY award, a testament to his remarkable career growth over the past year. Kudus made a significant move to the English Premier League with West Ham United from Ajax Amsterdam during the summer transfer window.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup standout has impressively netted three goals in various competitions for the Hammers. Currently, he is with the Black Stars squad, preparing for an international friendly against the United States of America on Tuesday, following his recent participation in the match against Mexico last Saturday.