Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus dumbs Baby Jet picks Jay-Jay Okocha aa role model

Ghanaian international, Mohammed Kudus has picked Nigeria legendary playmaker Austin Jay-Jay Okocha as his role model.

In a viral TikTok video, the West Ham United’s attacking midfielder revealed his admiration for the former Super Eagles captain.

When asked to name a legend they would have loved to play with in their prime, Kudus without hesitation, picked the African great, while others mentioned Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho Gaucho, among others.

With the caliber of players Ghana have produced, many will expect him to pick his countryman such as one-time CAF Africa Player of the Year Abedi Pele, former Chelsea star Michael Essien, or Asamoah Gyan.

The former Ajax Amsterdam forward, however explained why he would have loved to be teammates with the two-time BBC Africa Player of the Year.

Kudus who is a tricky player and a good dribbler, could be on his way to becoming the next Okocha from Africa.

“I like players who can entertain the fans with their skills,” Kudus explained.

“Okocha was one of those players. He had unbelievable dribbling ability, could pass through the tightest spaces, and scored amazing goals. He was a joy to watch.”

Okocha won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 and the continent’s first football gold at the Olympic Games two years later

The 49-year-old star is regarded as one of the greatest exports from Africa, being regarded as one of the greatest dribblers of all time and renowned for his mesmerizing displays on the pitch.