Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus has responded to Ghana's premature exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, acknowledging that the team bears full responsibility for a disappointing performance in Cote d'Ivoire.
Despite Ghana's overall struggles in the tournament, Kudus showcased brilliance on his debut, scoring two goals in the 2-2 draw against Egypt. He also earned Ghana a crucial penalty in the final match against Mozambique.
While Kudus' outstanding individual contributions shone through, they couldn't offset the impact of 'silly' mistakes in all three matches that ultimately led to the Black Stars' elimination.
Addressing the fans, Kudus expressed heartfelt regret: "To the heart and soul of Ghana. Falling short at my debut AFCON is a hard reality we face together, but as a playing body, we take full responsibility. We deeply regret not meeting your hopes this time. Your enduring support is our motivation to make you proud in the future," wrote the West Ham United star.
Kudus, who missed the opening defeat to Cape Verde, played a pivotal role in the last two matches, earning the Man of the Match awards for both games.
He is set to return to England this week to rejoin his West Ham teammates for the second part of the league.
