Black Stars forward, Kudus Mohammed has suffered a fresh injury setback in his recovery, dealing a major blow to his chances of participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kudus began his career at Tottenham Hotspur brightly with impressive performances, but an injury hampered his progress and has since kept him sidelined.

The 25-year-old sustained a significant thigh/hamstring injury against Sunderland on January 4, 2026.

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It was reported that he had started his recovery and was expected to feature for Tottenham before the end of the season to help salvage their campaign and avoid relegation.

However, on April 9, 2026, reports indicated that Kudus had suffered a fresh setback during his recovery and could be sidelined for an even longer period.

According to Flashscore, scans revealed that the player felt discomfort during a training session and is now set to undergo surgery to address the hamstring injury.

The surgery is expected to keep him out for about three months, making it highly likely that he will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is just two months away.

This comes as devastating news for the Black Stars, as Kudus is a pivotal part of the team, and his brilliant performances in previous World Cups could be sorely missed.

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