For Mohammed Kudus, the journey from the bustling streets of Nima to the grand stage of the FIFA World Cup has been nothing short of extraordinary. The West Ham United star recently shared one of the most fulfilling moments of his career—playing in front of his family during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

In an emotional interview with NBC Sports, Kudus reflected on the significance of having his loved ones in the stands.

“It was actually having my family there. From playing in Nima, to having my family come to support me, and actually having them in Qatar, in the stands, was a massive feeling for me,” he said.

The Black Stars’ journey in Qatar may have ended earlier than hoped, but Kudus made his mark. His standout performance came in Ghana’s thrilling 3-2 win over South Korea, where he scored twice, igniting hope among fans and pride in his family watching from the stands.

“Most importantly, scoring and performing well, even though we didn’t go as far as I expected, was still a fulfilling moment. Having my family there with me to witness it on the pitch made it even more special,” he added.

With back-to-back wins over Chad and Madagascar during the March international break, Kudus and the Black Stars are well on their way to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico—another opportunity for Kudus to create lasting memories.