Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus has been named as the winner of West Ham United’s Goal of the Season Award.
The award win was announced today as The Hammers roll out their end of season awards; Kudus’ award is the first of many to be announced by the London side.
Kudus’s first of a two goal outing in West Ham’s 5-0 win over German side SC Freiburg in the Europa League Round of 16 stage topped the category.
The former Ajax Amsterdam player picked up the ball in his half and dribbled past two Freiburg players and planted the ball into the net remarkably with his weaker right foot.
The game also preceded the new form of Kudus’ famous goal celebration with the Ghanaian opting for a steward’s stool rather than perching himself on an advertising board close to the pitch.
Kudus is preparing to play in West Ham’s penultimate league game of the 2023-2024 season against Luton Town. The game doubles as David Moyes’ final home game in charge of The Hammers following the announcement of his exit.
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Julen Lopetegui has been named as his replacement in a move that has sparked some controversy. (Click highlighted text to read full story)
In his first season at West Ham, Kudus has seven goals and five assists in 31 league games.
Presenting the first winner of our season awards… 🥁
Your 2023/24 Goal of the Season goes to @KudusMohammedGH for his sensational dribble and finish v SC Freiburg 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Q34Vl6SMbo
— West Ham United (@WestHam) May 11, 2024
