Ghana international Mohammed Kudus was twice on the scoresheet for Ajax as they eased past Shakhtar Donetsk in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday.

The midfielder was involved in all three goals on the day as the Dutch side recorded a 3-0 win over the Ukrainians.

Kudus opened the scoring after 18 minutes from the penalty spot after Devyne Rensch was fouled in the penalty box.

The 22-year-old then turned the provider in the 32nd minute of the encounter, setting up Steven Bergwijn to extend Ajax's lead.

Bergwijn returned the favour to the Right to Dream Academy graduate moments later to make it three and put the game beyond the reach of Shakhtar.

Kudus was taken off at halftime with the game going on to end 3-0.