West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the 2023/24 season, securing a place in the Best African XI team as chosen by French media outlet CANAL Plus Sport.

The Ghanaian international made a significant impact in his debut season in the English Premier League, showcasing his prowess with eight goals and five assists for the Hammers.

Kudus’s impressive form extended to the Europa League, where he netted five goals, including a memorable solo effort against Freiburg in the round of 16.

Joining Kudus in the Best African XI are notable talents such as Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman and Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The defensive lineup includes Bayer Leverkusen duo Edmond Tapsoba and Odilon Kossounou, as well as PSG’s Achraf Hakimi and Tottenham Hotspur’s Pape Matar Sarr.

South Africa’s Ronwen Williams stands as the sole representative from the continent in the team, while Chancel Mbemba and Serhou Guirassy complete the roster.

Notably absent from the lineup are stars like Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, as well as goalkeepers Yassine Bounou and Eduoard Mendy.

Kudus’s inclusion in the Best African XI highlights his remarkable contributions to West Ham’s success and underscores his status as one of the continent’s top talents.

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