Mohammed Kudus Reveals the Inspiration Behind His Signature Goal Celebration

Mohammed Kudus Reveals the Inspiration Behind His Signature Goal Celebration

The Premier League returned with a bang following the second international break of the season, featuring an exciting clash as Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur squared off against West Ham United. Fresh from a disappointing defeat to Brighton that lingered in their minds for over two weeks, Spurs faced a Hammers side buoyed by their first league victory at the London Stadium, courtesy of a win against newly-promoted Ipswich Town.

Despite the prolonged wait between matches, the Hammers carried their momentum into this fixture, with Mohammed Kudus getting on the scoresheet inside the first twenty minutes. The Ghanaian winger celebrated in his now-familiar style—taking a seat right in front of the Spurs fans, a celebration that has become his personal trademark. However, the reason behind this peculiar ritual may be simpler than fans might think.

After narrowly missing out on scoring earlier, Kudus made no mistake when he found the net, placing the ball into the goal from close range following a low cross from Jarrod Bowen. As his teammates rushed over to congratulate him, the former Ajax player chose to take a breather by sitting down on the pitch—a moment he unique celebrated.

After netting his first goal of the season in the 4-1 triumph over Ipswich, Kudus shared his insights on this ritual during an interview with Modern Ghana. The Black Stars forward remarked, “There’s no deeper meaning to it. I just thought about doing it as something different. I’m glad it’s making waves and other people are doing it.” He emphasized that this is not a premeditated act; rather, it was a spontaneous decision that he has embraced as it gained traction among fans.

Interestingly, prior to the match against Tottenham, Kudus had an impressive tally, scoring 13 goals in 43 appearances against the North London club. This statistic highlights his efficacy in front of goal and adds further significance to his blossoming role at West Ham.

In other news, there were reports on Kudus’ frustration with manager Julen Lopetegui following a controversial substitution during the match against Brentford last Saturday.