Kudus Opens Goal Account for Tottenham, Promises More to Come
Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus has expressed delight after scoring his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur in their 2-1 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
The 25-year-old, who was making his 10th appearance in all competitions since joining the North London side from West Ham United, found the back of the net through a deflected strike in the second half to seal a hard-fought win for Thomas Frank’s men.
Before his decisive moment, Kudus had already made his mark by assisting Mathys Tel’s opener. Leeds, however, responded strongly through Noah Okafor’s close-range effort to level the score before Kudus’ strike secured the points for Spurs.
“It feels really good,” Kudus told Spursplay after the match. “Something I’ve been working on for the past month, to score my first Tottenham goal, and it will open doors for more to come.
“Sometimes it’s not about winning the first ball, it’s the reaction for the second ball, and when I went inside, I just thought, ‘shoot in the corner,’ and I’m so glad it went in.”
The result marked Tottenham’s first league win at Elland Road since September 2024, with Kudus’ performance highlighting his growing influence in the team.
Reflecting on the intensity of the game, he said: “The game was less about tactics; it was about great determination and who wants it more because they were running and fighting for the ball.
“We knew that we had to match their intensity. That’s what the game was about, and I think every one of us was on top to get the win.
“I love it — however the opponents want to play, we will definitely match up to that.”
Kudus’ first Tottenham goal comes as a reward for his persistence and growing confidence under Thomas Frank, as he continues to justify the club’s £55 million investment made during the summer transfer window.
