Jonah Kusi-Asare Scores as Bayern Munich Dismantle Mohammed Kudus' Tottenham
- Ghanaian-born Swedish striker Jonah Kusi-Asare was on target for Tottenham Hotspur in their win over Bayern Munich
- The youngster came on as a second-half substitute for top marksman Harry Kane and made an immediate statement
- Mohammed Kudus endured a disappointing outing in his fifth pre-season appearance for Tottenham Hotspur
Bayern Munich’s 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Telekom Cup featured a dazzling late strike from Jonah Kusi-Asare.
The 18-year-old replaced Harry Kane in the 68th minute and quickly stamped his authority on the game.
In the 80th minute, the Swedish-Ghanaian met Paul Wanner’s pass with a curling right-footed shot that rocketed into the top corner.
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How Bayern thrashed Tottenham
Bayern Munich were in complete control from the outset, with Kane scoring early against his former club.
The Englishman, however, failed to add a second from the spot, ballooning his effort from 12 yards well over the bar.
Despite Bayern’s dominance- 15 shots to Tottenham’s two - Thomas Frank’s side were fortunate to reach half-time trailing by only one.
The German champions maintained their dominance in the second half and were far more clinical, with Kingsley Coman, Lennart Karl, and Kusi-Asare all producing superb finishes to seal a ruthless 4-0 victory over a lacklustre Spurs side.
Who is Jonah Kusi-Asare?
Highly-rated teenager Kusi-Asare joined Bayern from AIK and had been an unused substitute six times in the 2024/25 Bundesliga before making his first-team debut late in the season.
Initially signed for the U19s, his three goals and an assist in six matches earned him a quick promotion to the reserves and then the senior squad, per Bundesliga's official website.
Before Bayern, he made history as AIK’s youngest-ever player, debuting in Sweden’s top flight just a month and 24 days after turning 16.
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He also impressed at youth international level, scoring a hat-trick on his Sweden U17 debut.
Football runs in his blood- his father, Jones Kusi-Asare, enjoyed a successful career in Sweden, Austria, and Denmark, winning league and cup titles along the way.
Why the Black Stars must invite Kusi-Asare
According to Ghanaian journalist Derrick Ayim, the Black Stars’ management should seriously consider Kusi Asare, as the team currently lacks a player with the Bayern Munich striker’s profile.
"The handlers of the national team must take a closer look at Kusi Asare,” Ayim told YEN.com.gh.
"I watched him against Tottenham, and he really proved to be a prolific goal scorer. I was so impressed. He's young, agile, hardworking and a good dribbler."
“Right now, we don’t have anyone in the squad with his kind of qualities, and that’s a gap that needs to be filled.”
How did Kudus fare against Bayern?
Tottenham’s Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus played the full 90 minutes but struggled to influence proceedings as Bayern dominated possession and dictated the tempo.
With Spurs’ forwards largely anonymous, Kudus had the difficult task of creating attacking chances on his own, resulting in a modest Flashscore rating of 6.2.
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Kudus, who had made four appearances in pre-season, was playing his first 90-minute match for Tottenham, having previously featured in shorter spells.
Despite the lengthy run, the former West Ham star was unable to break the deadlock or create any significant chances that would’ve troubled Bayern’s solid defence.
The result extends Bayern’s unbeaten record against Spurs to six matches, with five wins and one draw. Bayern next face Grasshoppers on August 12, while Tottenham prepare for PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.
Dan Owusu backs Kudus to shine
YEN.com.gh earlier reported on Daniel Owusu's overwhelming support for Mohammed Kudus following his move from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur.
The ex-Black Stars offensive midfielder was full of superlatives for the 24-year-old and mentioned some key areas the Nima-born talent needs to improve to flourish in his new team.
Source: YEN.com.gh
