Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus scores first goal of the season as West Ham United triumph over Ipswich Town
Ghana international Mohammed Kudus was on the scoresheet for West Ham United for the first time this season when they defeated Ipswich Town to snatch victory.The Black Stars midfielder lasted 86 minutes as the Hammers claimed a comfortable 4-1 victory at the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon.West Ham United wasted no time to open the scoring in the much-anticipated clash after Michail Antonio found the net, one minute into the game but the visitors responded swiftly with an equalizer in the 6th-minute mark through Liam Delap.Kudus headed home his outfit second goal of the match, giving the host the advantage before the halftime break. This come as a big relief for the Ghanaian international, who had struggled to find his rhythm in the ongoing campaign.The home team continued their dominance in the second half, with Jarrod Bowen netting to extend his outfit lead in the 49th-minute.In the 69th-minute, Brazil international Lucas Paquet found the net to cement victory for the Hammers in the thrilling clash.Kudus, who made a solid debut for West Ham United last season now has one goal and assist from eight games across competitions this season.Having ended his goal drought, the Ghanaian midfielder will be looking forward to maintain his form throughout the campaign.The 24-year-old midfielder will travel to join the Black Stars camp ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana will take on Sudan in a doubleheader next week.The Black Stars will face Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday, October 10 before traveling for the reverse fixture in Tripoli, Libya, on October 15, 2024.