West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus has described playing in front of his family at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar as one of the most fulfilling moments of his football career.
In an interview with NBC Sports, the Ghanaian international shared the emotional significance of having his loved ones witness him compete on football’s biggest stage.
“It was actually having my family there. From playing in Nima to having my family come to support me, and actually having them in Qatar, in the stands, was a massive feeling for me,” Kudus said.
The 23-year-old attacker delivered a standout performance in Qatar, notably scoring twice in Ghana’s thrilling 3-2 victory over South Korea.
Although the Black Stars failed to progress beyond the group stage, Kudus described the experience as deeply rewarding.
“Most importantly, scoring and performing well, even though we didn’t go as far as I expected, was still a fulfilling moment.
“Having my family there with me to witness it on the pitch made it even more special,” he added.
Kudus is expected to play a key role in Ghana’s campaign for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The Black Stars are in a strong position following back-to-back victories over Chad and Madagascar during the March international break.
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