Former Black Stars striker, Prince Tagoe, has provided tactical recommendations on how Ghana’s in-form players, Mohammed Kudus and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, can coexist effectively in the national team.
Kudus, excelling in his debut season at West Ham with thirteen goals across all competitions, has garnered immense support from the club’s fans. Meanwhile, Issahaku has been instrumental for Leicester City, notably with a hat-trick against Southampton and a tally of six goals and twelve assists.
Speaking on Angel TV, Tagoe dismissed notions that Kudus and Issahaku are incompatible. He highlighted their distinct qualities and suggested ways for Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, to utilize both talents optimally.
Tagoe emphasized, “Every coach has a philosophy but I think they are different players. Kudus is more of a ball holder, striker and versatile, but Fatawu is more direct and quick. He is a winger who likes to cut in. They are different players and you don’t necessarily have to bench one to play the other. They can both operate in the same team.”
He praised Issahaku’s growth at Leicester, noting significant improvements in decision-making and overall gameplay under the guidance of the club’s coach.
Tagoe highlighted Issahaku’s transformation from a raw talent prone to erratic shots to a more refined player with matured decision-making skills.
“He was raw and had issues with his final decision but now he has improved drastically. The Leicester coach has worked on him and improved his decision-making and overall play. Previously, he used to take shots from any distance but now he has matured,” he said.
