The Black Stars technical team’s decision to give Kudus the captain’s armband during Ghana’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, according to former Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari, was totally inappropriate and put more pressure on Ghana’s go-to player.
Head coach Otto Addo appointed Kudus captain of the Black Stars in October prior to the team’s AFCON qualifying match against Sudan.
After Thomas Partey, the team’s captain, withdrew from the squad due to a medical condition, Otto Addo made the decision.
However, he acknowledged the leadership attribute and immense talent of Kudus.
Sulley in the interview said:
“Kudus, no matter what, is going to be the captain of the national team one day,” he said.
“Let it be smooth for him, don’t just rush him. He doesn’t need the armband, but he commands on the field. He carries the whole nation on his shoulder, and he plays with us.
”So, what is your problem? You want to disturb him? I’m not saying you’ll worry him, but let him be. Let him enjoy his football. Kudus has not yet seen his full potential. What we see is just a glimpse. Kudus is just amazing. As he continues to grow, he’ll be deadly.”
Source: Dklassgh.com
