Mohammed Kudus and 2 Other Ghanaian Players Who Played and Lost the UEFA Super Cup
- Kudus made an impressive debut for Tottenham in his first competitive match at the 2025 UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain
- Thomas Partey is the only Ghanaian player to have won the UEFA Super Cup, a feat he accomplished while playing for Atletico Madrid
- Mohammed Kudus joined Tottenham from West Ham United in a deal reportedly worth £55 million
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Following Tottenham Hotspur's defeat in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, August 13, YEN.com.gh takes a look at the all-time list of Ghanaian players who played and lost the European trophy.
Mohammed Kudus impressed on his competitive debut for the English side after he joined from West Ham United this summer.
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According to Tottenham's official website, the ex-Ajax man signed a six-year deal as he rejected reported offers from other destinations, reiterating that Spurs was the only outfit he was looking to join.
Ibrahim Tanko: Borussia Dortmund (1997)
Ibrahim Tanko was one of Ghana's brightest young stars in the 1990s, and his ability to play at the highest level in European football was evident when he joined Borussia Dortmund.
According to Wikipedia, Tanko featured in the 1997 UEFA Super Cup, where his Spanish side FC Barcelona won. Despite his role in helping Dortmund claim the Champions League title earlier that year, the Super Cup match against the La Liga giants ended in disappointment for Tanko and his teammates as Barcelona claimed the trophy, winning 2-0.
Ibrahim Tanko, now the head coach of Ghana Premier League side Medeama SC, won two Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund between 1994 and 2001.
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Christian Gyan: Feyenoord (2002)
Christian Gyan, another prominent Ghanaian footballer, had the opportunity to represent Feyenoord in the 2001 UEFA Super Cup.
The Dutch side had won the 2001/02 UEFA Cup after defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the final at the Feijenoord Stadion, with Gyan playing the full 90 minutes for Bert van Marwijk's team.
Coming against the 2002 Champions League holders, Vicente del Bosque's Real Madrid, Feyenoord were battered 3-1 in the Super Cup at Stade Louis II in Monaco on August 30, 2002, as Christian Gyan was substituted in the 72nd minute.
Mohammed Kudus: Tottenham (2025)
The most recent addition to the list of Ghanaian players who have played and lost in the UEFA Super Cup is Mohammed Kudus. Kudus, one of Ghana's brightest footballing talents, played a starring role for Tottenham Hotspur in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup.
Spurs had earned their spot as winners of last season's Europa League, setting up an exciting match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), who won the 2024/25 Champions League.
The PSG vs. Tottenham clash, held at Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, on August 13, was a thrilling encounter filled with drama and heartache for Kudus and Tottenham.
The match had everything – stunning performances, late drama, and the tension of penalty shootouts after a 2-2 draw in normal time. Kudus was in superb form, dominating the PSG defence, especially Nuno Mendes and showcasing his exceptional skill.
However, despite Spurs' commanding 2-0 lead in the 79th minute, PSG mounted a stunning late comeback, scoring twice in the final minutes (85th and 90+4).
Kudus, who joined Tottenham in a deal reportedly valued at £55 million, was substituted shortly before the late equalisers, much to the disappointment of Spurs fans who had hoped he would help guide them to victory.
Unfortunately for the former West Ham star, he was not involved in the penalty shootout as Tottenham lost 4-3 on penalties.
Kudus outclass Nuno Mendes
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Mohammed Kudus was in outstanding form during the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, as he completely outclassed Nuno Mendes of Paris Saint-Germain.
The Ghanaian midfielder displayed incredible skill, pace, and physicality, particularly in his one-on-one battles with the PSG backline.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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