Ghana midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, has explained that he holds on to the ball a bit longer because he wants to create opportunities for the team.
Some Ghanaians have criticized the Ajax star for ball-hogging, in recent games he has featured in for the Black Stars.
However, the 22-year-old has talked down the criticism, indicating his skill set involves doing more with the ball at his feet to open up spaces for other teammates.
“I feel my skills involve taking risks in the game and trying to create stuff on the field of play so that's how it seems like I’m holding on to the ball,” Kudus said in an interview with 3Sports.
“I’m just trying to create stuff for the team. It's all for the team to win.”
Mohammed Kudus, who has 10 goals from 18 games in all competitions this season, will be integral for the Black Stars at the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup if they are to progress from a difficult Group H that has Uruguay, Portugal, and South Korea.
He disclosed his personal goals are aligned with the team’s heading into the Mundial set to kick off on November 20 in Qatar.
“My personal goal comes with the team and it's because if the team doesn't go far then the personal goals don't come in.
“Like I said before, the main goal is to help the team get out of the group. The further we go, the more they see the individuals.”
Latest Stories
-
Paris 2024: Opening ceremony showcases grandiose celebration of French culture and diversity
3 hours -
How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths
4 hours -
Paris 2024: Ghana rocks ‘fabulous fugu’ at olympics opening ceremony
4 hours -
Trust Hospital faces financial strain with rising debt levels – Auditor-General’s report
5 hours -
Electrochem lease: Allocate portions of land to Songor people – Resident demand
5 hours -
82 widows receive financial aid from Chayil Foundation
5 hours -
The silent struggles: Female journalists grapple with Ghana’s high cost of living
5 hours -
BoG yet to make any payment to Service Ghana Auto Group
5 hours -
‘Crushed Young’: The Multimedia Group, JL Properties surprise accident victim’s family with fully-furnished apartment
6 hours -
Asante Kotoko needs structure that would outlive any administration – Opoku Nti
6 hours -
JoyNews exposé on Customs officials demanding bribes airs on July 29
7 hours -
JoyNews Impact Maker Awardee ships first consignment of honey from Kwahu Afram Plains
8 hours -
Joint committee under fire over report on salt mining lease granted Electrochem
8 hours -
Life Lounge with Edem Knight-Tay: Don’t be beaten the third time
8 hours -
Pro-NPP group launched to help ‘Break the 8’
8 hours