“Kudus should have joined a winning team” – Dr. Koranteng
The Chief Executive of the Business Africa Consulting Group (The BAC Group), Dr. Ernest Koranteng, has revealed that Ghana attacker Mohammed Kudus should have signed for a team that wins regularly when he decided to leave West Ham United last summer.
Dr. Ernest Koranteng believes the team environment one finds himself in can significantly affect a player’s winning mentality. Speaking on Sports Station on TV3, Dr. Koranteng drew parallels with performance in any professional setting.
Mohammed Kudus should have joined a winning team when he was moving from West Ham United last summer. The environment you find yourself, just like in any organization, has a way to affect your confidence, growth and how you perform.”
Kudus, who spent two years with the Hammers following a move from Ajax, joined Tottenham Hotspur in the summer in a deal worth around £55 million.
The Ghanaian had a promising start to his Spurs career. On his Premier League debut, he provided two assists in a 3-0 win over Burnley on the league’s opening day.
He went on to score two goals and provided five assists before suffering a thigh injury that has sidelined him up to now and could potentially rule him out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the summer.
However, Tottenham Hotspur have struggled for consistency this season and are battling to maintain their Premier League status after being dragged into the relegation zone with four games left. They currently sit two points behind West Ham United.
Spurs secured their first win of 2026 only last weekend when they beat the already relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The club’s instability has also been reflected in changes on the bench, having already parted ways with two head coaches this season.
They started the campaign with Thomas Frank before he was replaced by Igor Tudor, who also departed shortly after. The team is now under the guidance of Roberto De Zerbi.
Koranteng’s remarks come at a time when questions continue to be raised about Kudus’ move and whether a more stable and competitive environment could have better supported his development and ambitions.