Mohammed Kudus names Nigeria legend as player who would've loved as a teammate

Red-hot Ghanaian midfielder, Mohammed Kudus has disclosed the former player he would have loved to play alongside.

The West Ham star is enjoying an impressive start to his career with the Hammers, scoring in the 2-0 victory over Freiburg on Thursday evening.

The 23-year-old has already netted seven goals since joining the London club in the summer transfer window.

Speaking to JD Football, Kudus named Premier League legend and former Nigeria star Austin Jay Jay Okocha as the player he would have loved as a teammate.

"Jay Joy Okocha," he replied when asked about a legend he would have loved to play with. "I like players who like to entertain fans and you know make them enjoy the game," he added.

Okocha is widely regarded as one of the most skillful players to have ever played the game.

The former Nigeria captain enjoyed a successful career, playing for the likes of Frankfurt, Paris Saint-Germain and Bolton Wanderers.

Meanwhile, Kudus seems to be following in the footsteps of the Nigerian, treating West Ham fans to some exciting football.

The Right to Dream Academy graduate joined West Ham in the summer transfer window from Ajax, as reported by the club's official website.