Ghana star Mohammed Kudus
Ghana star Mohammed Kudus has been demoted to the fourth captain of the Black Stars, sending him down in the team’s leadership hierarchy.
Kudus, 23, captained the Black Stars in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sudan and Niger under controversial circumstances.
The decision to hand the captain’s armband to the West Ham United star ahead of the more experienced Jordan Ayew sparked widespread debate in the country.
The former Ajax midfielder, who remains an influential player on the field, is now fourth in the leadership structure behind Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, and Alexander Djiku.
Partey has reportedly declined the role, while Kudus is said to have no interest in leading the team.
Despite the leadership reshuffle, Kudus is expected to play a key role in Ghana’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.