Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus earned the title of "man-of-the-match" in West Ham United's victory over Lincoln City in the EFL Cup.

West Ham United confirmed Kudus' accolade via a tweet on X, celebrating his outstanding performance during their away win on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Kudus delivered a sensational performance, coming close to scoring from a freekick and boasting the highest number of successful dribbles in the game.

Nevertheless, it was Tomas Soucek who netted the sole goal, securing the Hammers' advancement to the fourth round of the League Cup.

Kudus played the entire duration of the match, making an impressive impact with 74 touches, 41 completed passes, 7 successful long balls out of 7 attempts, 4 successful dribbles, 3 shot attempts, 2 created chances, and 2 key passes.

This game marked his second start for West Ham since his transfer from Ajax, and he has earned the man-of-the-match award in both instances.

Following this victory, West Ham is set to face Arsenal in the next round of the EFL Cup.