Wayne Rooney praises Mohammed Kudusâ?? impact at Tottenham after first goal

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney believes Mohammed Kudus has added a new dimension to Tottenham Hotspur following the Ghanaian’s first goal for the club.

Kudus, who had already provided four assists this season, opened his account with a powerful low-driven strike past Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow, sealing a 2-1 victory for Spurs at Elland Road on Saturday.

The attacker joined Tottenham in the summer after the North London club paid £55 million to sign him from West Ham United, where his influence appeared to be fading following an explosive debut season after leaving Ajax.

Kudus celebrated his maiden goal with his trademark “chair celebration,” a moment that impressed Rooney, who praised both the goal and the player’s overall contribution.

"Kudus has made a really good start to his Tottenham career," Rooney said on BBC. "Spurs have spent a bit of money and now have a lot of strength in depth with plenty of attacking options, but I think Kudus has been the best of their new signings.

"He’s brought a different aspect to the team, both on and off the ball. He’s an exciting player — quick, strong and works hard."

Kudus has now turned his attention to international duty as Ghana chase qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The Black Stars face the Central African Republic and Comoros in two crucial fixtures, with four points enough to secure a fifth World Cup appearance.

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