Former Ghana international Prince Tagoe has voiced his concerns regarding Mohammed Kudus’ role as captain during the Black Stars’ recent clash against Sudan.
Kudus, who plays for West Ham United, wore the captain’s armband in the absence of Andre Ayew and Thomas Partey. Despite Ghana’s dominant performance, the match concluded in a frustrating goalless draw during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 10, 2024.
In an interview with Bryt FM, Tagoe criticized the decision to appoint Kudus as captain, suggesting that Jordan Ayew should have led the team instead. “I don’t know who decided to give Mohammed Kudus the captaincy armband. We don’t have to rush him. We should allow him to grow and not put him under pressure because he is one of our future stars. Our captaincy should be systematic,” he stated.
Tagoe expressed his concerns about the implications of such a decision on team dynamics, saying, “We always repeat our mistakes which is not the best. We have players who could have led the team instead of Kudus. Captaincy often breeds confusion in a team, leading to feelings of hatred and jealousy. The right things must be done because captaincy has ruined the Black Stars before.”
He further criticized the lack of adherence to principles in the selection of team leadership, asking, “Why give the captaincy armband to Kudus while Jordan Ayew is available? Muntari and Essien were there, but we jumped over them and handed it to Asamoah Gyan.”
As Ghana prepares for its upcoming match, a crucial return leg against Sudan in Tripoli, Libya, they must enhance their performance to keep their hopes of qualifying for AFCON 2025 alive. Coach Otto Addo and his team are under pressure to secure a positive result in their quest for a spot in the tournament.
